EUROPEAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (ECF) ARTISTIC GRANTS 2009 – ARTISTS / ORGANIZATIONS
European Cultural Foundation Grants Scheme 2009
Artistic Project Grants for cultural organisations and individual artists.
General: Supports outstanding artistic projects which show vision in illuminating the issues of diversity in Europe. Artistic uniqueness and European relevance of projects are vital.
Who can apply? Cultural organisations AND individual artists
Next deadline for applications: 31 july 2009 final selection November 2009
Average grant: €30 000 – €60 000;
Want more info about the Artistic Grants? Download the Guidelines here
Results selection round September 2008: The first round of Artistic grants was held in September 2008. We received more than 1000 applications. A true challenge for the ECF team and the jury. After the selection process, 13 projects received a grant. Read the short summaries of these projects here.
Who is eligible?
- Artists and organisations working in any artistic discipline, and residing/based in Europe (i.e. European Union and the neighboring regions).
- Individual artists who have a demonstrable track record in their chosen discipline (at least 5 years’ experience).
NOTES FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS
- You must submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and two letters of reference.
- You are more likely to be considered if you are collaborating with a venue/producer/partner.
- You need to get at least 10% of your total budget through other sources (e.g. in-kind contributions, own financial support or grants/subsidies from other foundations).
- For the first phase of the application procedure, confirmation of support from co-funders/partners should be submitted; if selected in the second round, we will request official letters of intent from co funders/ partners.
What is eligible?
- Projects of artistic originality and European relevance, which illuminate cultural diversity and processes of change within European society.
- The proposal must be for a new project in the phase of preparation.
- The project must be completed 18 months after the contract has been signed (envisaged November 2009).
Which projects interest us most?
- Projects that reflect on European developments in an innovative way. We need artists to comment on, research, question, imagine and fantasise about what is happening in European societies: in the cities, among and within communities, across or beyond borders.
- Projects that reveal an innovative creation process and a visible end product. We are looking for artistic visions, ideas, answers, works on how Europe should/could relate to its diversities.
- Projects that have a legacy for the future. This means that one-off events are unlikely to be supported unless they have clear impact and are sustainable within the context.
Which projects are not eligible?
- Projects that do not address the current focus.
- Projects whose proposals are submitted after the deadline.
- Projects that do not focus on an artistic outcome (e.g. a residency or conference).
- Projects that have already taken place. The ECF cannot support any element of the work taking place before the jury has made its final decision.
- Projects exclusively aimed at profit-making. However, those which have some commercial output may be eligible.
- Projects dealing only with production and/or touring costs.
Apply Here: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/application-for-artistic-projects/
Contact us:
European Cultural Foundation (ECF)
Jan van Goyenkade 5
1075 HN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)20 573 38 68
Fax: +31 (0)20 675 22 31
