Financial and other support

There is an enormous range of possible contact points and funding sources inside the European institutions, depending on the nature of the project. In general, funding will be available either under the cultural funding instrument known as Culture 2000, or under one of a number of funding streams which are open to culture, although not-specifically directed to arts organisations (such as rural development, environment, social affairs or employment etc.). It is advisable to contact first the European Commission office in your area, second your local representative in Brussels to get a better overview of the current funding opportunities and third the Commission direct.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation was founded in 1945. The headquarters is in Paris France and it has over 70 units worldwide. Applications for funding must come from the member states, via their national commission. Other than funding, however, UNESCO is an invaluable source of information much of which is easily accessible via their comprehensive site.

2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions IFCD supports the implementation of activities decided by the Intergovernmental Committee to encourage the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector in developing countries, which joined this Convention.

2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage supports the activities for the protection of intangible cultural heritage, as defined in the 2003 Convention.

1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage The World Heritage Fund supports the activities identified by the World Heritage Committee in the field of international assistance, conservation and nominations to assist Member States that have ratified the 1972 Convention.

1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property The Fund supports Member States in their efforts to return or restore cultural property and to effectively combat the smuggling of cultural property.

1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict The Fund provides financial assistance for necessary preparations in peacetime, as well as for the protection of cultural property in armed conflict, in accordance with the procedure established by the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.

The Fund works to assist Member States in protecting their cultural heritage in the event of emergencies, natural disasters and conflicts.

EUCLID International is a UK based commercial arts and cultural information agency which acts as the official UK Cultural Contact point. Euclid International produces research and a very useful information sheets called DICE on key cultural topics in Europe, including funding and training. Although a commercial agency, it does offer an extremely broad range of relevant information.

EFAH is the principal cross-disciplinary network for the arts and culture in Europe. It plays an invaluable networking and information role, and maintains close links with the European Institutions.

Europa Nostra, as the meeting place of Europe’s heritage and historic environment, was founded on 29 November 1963 in Paris. For over 50 years, it has celebrated, protected and lobbied for cultural heritage. Europa Nostra is today recognised as the most representative heritage organisation in Europe with members from over 40 countries.

INTERARTS was founded in 1995. From its headquarters in Barcelona, INTERARTS carries out its international activity through and with an extensive network of partner organizations and professionals. We have offices in Lima, Peru and Pristina, Kosovo. INTERARTS operates in full and open competition systems.

Trans Europe Halles is one of the oldest and most dynamic cultural networks in Europe. It has been at the forefront of repurposing abandoned buildings for arts, culture and activism since 1983. It is based in Sweden and has 127 members in 36 different countries across Europe – from Spain to Ukraine.

IETM - International network for contemporary performing arts - is a network of over 450 performing arts organisations and individual members working in the contemporary performing arts worldwide: theatre, dance, circus, performance, interdisciplinary live art forms, new media. Its members include festivals, companies, producers, theatres, research and resource centers, universities and institutional bodies.

Meri Ann DeVlieq (Koordinator)

Fanni Bukerel (Əlaqələr üzrə əməkdaş)

Renat Papş (Administrator)

Mladiinfo International was established in 2003 with the name Mladiinfo FEJS MK as a non-profit, independent organization dedicated to help young people to fulfill their educational potential as they are challenged by many educational disadvantages caused by either personal, social, cultural or economic circumstances. As a logical result of this mission was the founding of the web portal www.mladiinfo.eu , updated and supported by young local and European volunteers, with the goal to bring international opportunities: scholarships, internships, conferences, volunteering to students in Macedonia and all around the world.

It is the largest platform that provides free information and updates on scholarship programs, competitions, conferences, exchange programs, trainings and other opportunities for young people from all over the world.

As an informative online portal, it provides regular updates on the necessary information and opportunities for young people and creative people. This portal provides updated information on educational opportunities, scholarship programs, grants, training and conferences, job and internship opportunities.

It is a portal that offers global student programs in real time on a single platform: It features updates on internships, volunteer programs and jobs, scholarships and exchange programs, as well as conferences, summer schools and competitions.