International projects (Strands 1.1, 1.2.1 and 1.3.5) Jolien Willemsens, EACEA.

International projects (Strands 1.1, 1.2.1 and 1.3.5)

Jolien Willemsens, EACEA

Culture Programme: objectives

Transnational mobility of cultural players

Transnational circulation of artistic works and products

Promotion of intercultural dialogue

Structure of the Culture Programme

EACEA European Commission

Support to cooperation

projects

Support to literary

translations

Support to cultural

organisations

• European Capitals of Culture• EU cultural prizes• Studies• Promotion of results

Culture Contact Points

Culture Programme: budget

€ 400 million over 7 years (2007-2013)

+/- 50 million € for 2011

Culture Programme: Geographical range

2011 : 36 participating countries

27 member states

3 EEA countries (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway)

6 others: Croatia, FYROM, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina

Negotiations ongoing with Albania

Culture Programme: sectors

Cultural Heritage Visual Arts Performing arts Design and applied arts Architecture, Literature Books and

reading Multimedia and new technologies Interdisciplinary projects Exception:

Support to cultural

organisations(Networks)

Non eligible!!!Cinema and audiovisual sector

Culture Programme: types of organisations

Public or private

Legally registered in one of the participating countries

Main activity in the cultural sphere

Non-profit or acting in a non-profit making cultural capacity

Examples: Art gallery, orchestra, dance-theatre company, foundation, cultural association, university, municipality, …

Culture Programme: what kind of support?

Strand 2

Ambassadors

Networks

Platforms

Strand 1

Multi-annual cooperation projects

Cooperation projects

Support to literary translations

Third countries projects

Festivals

Culture Programme: facts and figures

Strands 1 & 2:

An average of 800 applications per yearAn average of 260 selected applications (~ 32,5

%)

Representing around € 49 million

Competitive procedure = selecting the best applications in order to better achieve the objectives of the Culture Programme

Cooperation project: what is it?

Cultural project

Cooperation between organisations from the participating countries

Common objectives beyond frontiers

Culture Programme: when to apply?

1.1 and 1.2.1: Deadline for 2012 projects: 5 October 2011

Project start date: as of 1 May 2012

1.3.5: Deadline for 2012 projects: 3 May 2012 Project start date: as of 1 November 2012

Cooperation projects: what types of support?

Multi annual cooperation projects (Strand 1.1) Cooperation projects (Strand 1.2.1) Cultural cooperation projects with and in third

countries (Strand 1.3.5)

Differences: - number of participating countries- duration- amount of grant requested

Cooperation projects: main points

Multi annual projects Strand 1.1

Cooperation Projects Strand 1.2.1

Min. 6 partners

Duration: 3 - 5 years

Amount:

200.000€ to 500.000€ per year

Min. 3 partners

Duration: up to 24 months

Amount:

€ 50.000 to € 200.000

50% of total eligible costs

Cooperation projects: main points Cooperation projects with third

countries Strand 1.3.5

Min. 3 partners from countries participating in the Culture Programme + min. 1 partner from a third country selected by the Commission (2011: Mexico; 2012: Republic of South Afrika, 2013: Canada and Australia)

Duration: up to 24 months

Amount: 50.000€ to 200.000€

Min. 50% of activities in selected third country

50% of total eligible costs

Cooperation projects: facts and figures

Multi annual projects Strand 1.1

Cooperation Projects Strand 1.2.1

19 million € for 2011

61applications received

10 selected projects

18 million € for 2011

280 applications received

103 selected projects

Cooperation projects: facts and figures

Cooperation projects with third countries Strand 1.3.5

1.5 million € for 2011

58 applications received

?? selected projects (process ongoing)

Operating grants: what is it?

• Support to the permanent work programme of organisations active in a cultural field

• During a particular financial year

Examples:European dance companyEuropean artist’s networkCultural observatories

Operating grants: different categories

Strand 2

Networks

Ambassadors

Platforms

Operating grants: which grant amounts ?

Category Max. amountAmbassadors 600.000 €

Networks + Platforms 120.000 €

Max. 80% of eligible costs covered

Literary translation projects: what is it?

Support to translations of fiction from one European language to another

Targeting publishing houses

Lasting maximum 24 months

Submission deadline: 3rd February

Festivals: what is it?

Support to European Cultural Festivals

For one or three editions of the festival

Maximum amount of support = 100.000€ for one edition, equal to maximum 60% of the eligible costs

New action:Strand 1.3.6

Cooperation projects : where to find information

Programme Guide

Applicants Guide for cooperation projects

Cultural Contact Points

Mailboxes:

Strand 1.1: eacea-p5-

[email protected]

Strand 1.2.1: eacea-p5-

[email protected]

Strand 1.3.5: [email protected]

Check also the lists of selected projects of the

previous years

Culture Programme 2007-2013

Thank you for your attention!