The CulturEU funding guide

An interactive guide mapping all EU funding opportunities available for the cultural and creative sectors.

Horizon Europe Programme Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Horizon Europe Programme, including its structure, budget, policy priorities and detailed guidance on proposal preparation.

2026 Annual Work Programme for the implementation of the Creative Europe Programme

The official document outlining the priorities and funding opportunities under the Creative Europe Programme for 2026.

Creative Europe Programme – Application Form [version published on 15/09/2025]

The standard application template for Creative Europe Cooperation and Cross-sectoral projects. This template is provided for information purposes only. Proposals must be submitted using the application form available through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Creative Europe Project Results Platform

A database of projects funded under the Creative Europe Programme. It provides a valuable source of information and inspiration for organisations planning to develop project proposals within the Programme.

Erasmus+ Project Results Platform

A database of projects funded under the Erasmus+ Programme. Users can search projects through dedicated filters, explore successful initiatives and identify potential project partners.

CORDIS

CORDIS is the European Commission’s primary source of information on the results of EU-funded research and innovation projects.

Horizon Dashboard

An interactive platform providing data, statistics and key information on Horizon Europe and other EU research and innovation programmes.

Horizon Results Booster

An initiative of the European Commission providing free support services to EU-funded projects, helping beneficiaries maximise the dissemination, exploitation and impact of their project results.

Erasmus+: How to communicate your project

A multilingual guide for beneficiaries of the Erasmus+, Creative Europe and European Solidarity Corps programmes, offering practical guidance on communication and dissemination activities.

Communication and visibility rules. European funding programmes 2021-27

This document provides guidance to Member States on the communication and visibility requirements applicable to EU funding programmes under the 2021–2027 Multiannual Financial Framework.

Horizon Europe’s Work Programme 2026-2027. Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

The official document defining the priorities, expected impacts and detailed descriptions of the topics included under the “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society” Cluster for the 2026-2027 Work Programme.

Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme

European Commission Decision authorising the use of lump sum funding under Horizon Europe and establishing the legal framework for the implementation of this simplified funding model.

Horizon Europe Programme Standard Application Form (HE RIA, IA) [version of 16/12/2024]

The standard application template for Horizon Europe proposals. This template is provided for information purposes only. Proposals must be submitted using the application form available through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Partner Search

The standard application template for Horizon Europe proposals. This template is provided for information purposes only. Proposals must be submitted using the application form available through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

DESCA Model Consortium Agreement

The DESCA Model Consortium Agreement for Horizon Europe, reflecting the requirements of the 2021–2027 Framework Programme, the experience gained through DESCA 2020, and subsequent legal developments.

UNESCO global report on cultural policies. Culture: the Missing SDG

This report launches UNESCO’s quadrennial Global Report series on cultural policies. It provides the first worldwide assessment aiming to inform future cultural policy agendas and strengthen multilateral cooperation.

A new Culture Compass for Europe

The Culture Compass for Europe is the EU new strategic framework for culture. It is designed to replace the previous European Agenda for Culture by placing culture at the heart of EU policies—including democracy, security and competitiveness—while providing a long-term vision and promoting broader access to culture for all European citizens.

Workplan for Culture 2023-26

The Work Plan for Culture 2023–2026 is a Council Resolution setting out the Member States’ four-year framework for European cooperation in the cultural and creative sectors. It serves as a strategic roadmap to address current challenges through 21 concrete actions organised around four key priorities.

L’impatto di Europa Creativa in Italia 2014-2020

Published by the Santagata Foundation and the Creative Europe Desk Italy, this report analyses Italy’s participation in the Creative Europe Programme during the 2014–2020 programming period, assessing its impact and highlighting emerging research perspectives for the future.