The highly anticipated 2025 Creative Europe call for European Cooperation Projects is officially open, offering exciting opportunities for cultural and creative organisations to collaborate across borders. With a substantial budget of approximately €60 million, this call aims to foster innovative and transformative cultural projects while strengthening the transnational creation and circulation of European artistic works.

Cantastoria performance organised as part of the WE-HOPE Project (2019-2022, Creative Europe)

Supporting Cultural Collaboration Across Europe

The funding supports a diverse array of activities, encouraging cross-border partnerships between organisations of various sizes and sectors, including micro and small enterprises. At least 130 projects will receive funding, with options to apply for small, medium, or large-scale projects addressing one of the following core objectives:

• Transnational Creation and Circulation: Amplifying the reach of European works and fostering the mobility of artists across borders.
• Innovation: Building capacity within the cultural and creative sectors to nurture talent, experiment with new ideas, and drive sustainable growth.

Deadline:

The call closes on 13 May 2025, so interested organisations are encouraged to prepare their applications promptly.

Link to the call:

https://culture.ec.europa.eu/news/2025-creative-europe-call-for-european-cooperation-projects-open

Why This Matters: By supporting a vibrant network of cultural collaborations, the Creative Europe programme enriches Europe’s cultural landscape, encouraging innovation, growth, and the exchange of ideas across borders. Whether you are an emerging cultural enterprise or an established organisation, this is a golden opportunity to contribute to a thriving and interconnected cultural ecosystem.

Now is the time to unleash your creativity and connect with partners across Europe. Don’t miss the chance to make your mark on Europe’s cultural future!