Launched by the European Cultural Foundation, the fund supports European transnational collaborative initiatives that address the theme of just transition and environmental sustainability from a specific cultural angle.

Who can apply
Cultural organisations as well as organisations from other fields of work and public institutions that are based and/or active in Eastern Germany or in European regions similarly affected by deindustrialization, population decline, social dissolution, failing public infrastructure, and ecological crises.

Activities
New ideas and experimental initiatives that address just transition by:

• raising public awareness of the complexities and urgencies of adapting to climate change and other environmental emergencies in a systemic way;
• reinforcing democratic decision-making processes against growing political polarisation by creating a safe environment for open communication, candid exchange and respectful dissent on these issues;
• designing creative solutions for changing ecosystems;
• encouraging holistic working approaches and culture-driven cooperation between public and private stakeholders who are key actors in social and economic transformation.

Funding
Grants are available in three amounts:

• Up to 10.000€
• 10.000 – 20.000€
• 20.000 – 30.000€.

Grants can cover production, rent, online co-working and communication tools, also
consultancy, staffing and operational costs.

The grant term will be up to 12 months. Activities related to the project may not take place before the start date.
 

Deadline: 11 September 2023, 13.00 CEST.
 

Find out more here.