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SubscribeCollaboration Grants
Collaboration Grants funds cross-sectorial organisations to create artistic and cultural transnational activities.
Collaboration Grants are awarded to cultural organisations and organisations outside the cultural sector that are working together on artistic and cultural projects across different countries of wider Europe (see below for a list of eligible countries). At least one partner applicant must work in a sector outside the cultural field but the main applicant should work in the cultural sector.
The 2013 call for Collaboration Grants was aligned with ECF's focus towards a new European community of practice. By specifically looking for cross-sectoral collaborations, ECF hopes to ignite creative movements that are already happenning across Europe and deserve to be recognised. We will be supporting and connecting cultural change-makers in Europe whose work contributes to an ongoing cross-sectoral debate on Europe and Europe’s place in the world and contributes to sustainable societies.
Supported by Collaboration Grants
European Borderlines: from the series "broken ground" © Ana Catarina Pinho
We have funded a vast array of projects in the past, bringing new ideas and inspired visions to diverse audiences across Europe. In 2012, we awarded 13 Collaboration Grants having received a total of 420 applications. You can download the full list of successful Collaboration Grants awarded in 2009, 2010, 2011 and a full list of ECF grants awarded in 2012.
Visual Narratives: European Borderlines (picture above) was funded through the Collaboration Grant scheme. The project brought together 12 photographers from Iceland, Latvia, Portgual, Turkey countries who crossed borders – both physical and cultural – to create a collection of visual narratives from countries and people on the edge of Europe. The participants were mentored by photographers, Vanessa Winship and George Georgiou, in collaboration with project organisations: ISSP – Latvia, GAPO – Turkey, Maioclaro – Portugal and FISL – Iceland.
Where we fund
The lead applicant must be based in one of the following European countries: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
Partnering applicants can be based in one of the above-mentioned European countries and/or in one of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Syria and Tunisia. (We encourage cooperation with this region, as long as the content of the project clearly relates to European cross-border cooperation.)
How to apply, application form and deadlines
Not sure if you are eligible? Try out our eligiblity wizard to find out whether you can apply!
If your project is eligible, you can submit your Collaboration Grants application online. This not only makes sure your application is complete, it also ensures that the budget is balanced. And you will receive an instant confirmation that we have received your proposal!
The average Collaboration Grants award is €15,000 with maximum funding of €30,000. Applications are reviewed by independent advisers and the entire process takes up to a maximum 10 weeks.
The 2013 call for Collaboration Grants closed on the 25 March 2013 at 17:00 (CET). All applicants will be informed about the decision regarding their application by the first week of June.
Keep an eye on this webpage for more information about future Collaboration Grants calls. Meanwhile check out ECF’s other grants schemes here, and subscribe to ECF's e-zine to keep up to date with all our latest news and activities.
Collaboration grants fund transnational, cross-sectoral activities by independent cultural and artistic organisations working together or with independent organisations from other sectors.
Background
We have long supported projects and people working collaboratively across Europe. Our Collaboration grants currently support projects that bring a renewed understanding of Europe to people of all backgrounds.
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Previously awarded Collaboration projects
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A beautiful, gritty, ground-breaking gaming project available as a free download, Frontiers is accompanied by a detailed website containing info on migration and integration issues.
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The project was awarded the Erasmus EurMedia Sponsorship Award in 2009. Check out their myspace page to see the video stories.
© Photograph: Piet Six
How to apply, application form and deadlines
The ‘how to apply’ PDF booklet explains exactly what you need to do to make an eligible application. It is very important that you read the eligibility criteria before applying. When you do apply, you must use our application form to write about the activity you want us to fund. The form can be accessed through the ‘how to apply’ PDF booklet, available here.
Next deadline for applications: 6 September 2010. The selection process will be finalised in the week of 25 October 2010.
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