Skopje 2028 Open Call for Cultural Co-financing
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Skopje 2028 Open Call for Cultural Co-financing

Skopje 2028 Open Call for Cultural Co-financing offers grants from €3,000 to €50,000 for cultural and artistic projects to be integrated into the official European Capital of Culture 2028 programme. The total budget is €300,000. Projects must align with one of five thematic strands: Art4Hope (community hope/urban transformation), Togetherness (social cohesion/civic engagement), rECOvering (ecological responsibility/sustainability), CreARTing (radical creativity/innovation), and Heritage (cultural heritage preservation). Priority is given to projects emphasizing citizen participation, cross-border European collaboration, and long-term cultural impact. Implementation period spans 2026-2029.

Who can apply

Open to professional artists, NGOs, cultural organizations, collectives, and research/educational institutions aged 18+ legally resident in EU-27, North Macedonia, Western Balkans, EEA, or Ukraine. Students are excluded.

Perks & benefits

  • Integration into official Skopje 2028 European Capital of Culture programme
  • Cross-border European collaboration opportunities
  • Participation in activities across Skopje's ten municipalities
  • Networking with European cultural networks and partners
  • Long-term cultural impact support through 2026-2029 implementation

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