Call for Proposals: Spaces of Culture 2026

EUNIC has launched the second Spaces of Culture call for proposals, supporting new cultural relations projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. Apply by 21 June 2026.

The call supports contemporary and innovative projects in areas including the arts, creative industries, digitalisation, education, gender, heritage, human rights, social inclusion, sports, sustainability, tourism, youth, and more. Projects should reflect the principles of cultural relations, including co-creation, dialogue, mutual listening, and joint capacity building among all partners.

Region The call is open to projects taking place in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Who can apply Projects must be developed and implemented by a triangular partnership. Partnerships must include at least three key local cultural and/or civil society partners, at least three full EUNIC members (or two where no EUNIC cluster is present), and involvement of an EU Delegation.

Important deadlines Organisations should engage with each other on the concept and partnership before 30 April 2026. This allows enough time to develop the project together, exchange on the initial idea, and ensure all partners are aligned and fully aware of the project aims. Application deadline: 21 June 2026 (23:59 CAT). Project proposals should be jointly defined and co-developed by all partners.

Budget Up to EUR 50,000 per project. A minimum of 5% co-funding is required from project partners.

Project timeline Projects should be implemented between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027.

How to submit a project proposal? For those ready to submit their application.

Concept notes must be submitted to the partners you are working with before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by 21 June 2026 (23:59 CAT) to spacesofculture@eunicglobal.eu. Applications must be completed using the templates provided: application form, estimated budget (in EUR), and support letters from partners. Applications must be in English (proposals will be judged on the content only, and not on grammar or language accuracy). Applicants will receive confirmation when the application has been received.