Overview
Host Region: Creative Europe Countries
Programme Name: Perform Europe Open Call
Description
Host Region: Creative Europe Countries
Programme Name: Perform Europe Open Call
Funding Type: Grant
Total Funding Available: €1.4 Million
Maximum Grant per Partnership: €60,000
Eligible Applicants: Performing Arts Organizations and Professionals
Eligible Nationality: Applicants from Creative Europe Countries
Application Deadline: October 22, 2026
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be legally based in a Creative Europe participating country.
Apply as a partnership rather than as an individual applicant.
Represent the performing arts sector.
Submit a proposal involving at least one completed artistic work or performance-ready concept.
Present the project in at least three different Creative Europe countries.
Demonstrate commitment to inclusion, diversity, sustainability, and fair working practices.
Focus primarily on either: Inclusion and Diversity, or Climate Action
Inclusion and Diversity, or
Climate Action
Additional Information
Scholarship Summary
Host Region: Creative Europe Countries
Programme Name: Perform Europe Open Call
Funding Type: Grant
Total Funding Available: €1.4 Million
Maximum Grant per Partnership: €60,000
Eligible Applicants: Performing Arts Organizations and Professionals
Eligible Nationality: Applicants from Creative Europe Countries
Application Deadline: October 22, 2026
Degree Level
This is not an academic scholarship and has no degree level requirement. It is a professional funding programme for organizations and individuals working in the performing arts sector.
Available Subjects
Applications are invited from projects related to:
Theatre
Dance
Circus
Puppetry
Outdoor Arts
Performance Art
Interdisciplinary Performing Arts
Note: Live music and opera projects are not eligible under this funding call.
Benefits
Selected partnerships may receive:
Small Grant: €15,000
Medium Grant: €25,000
Large Grant: €55,000
Additional sustainability and accessibility funding of up to €5,000
Maximum funding of €60,000 per partnership
Opportunity to present artistic work across multiple European countries
International networking and collaboration opportunities
Support for sustainable and inclusive cultural projects
Eligible Nationalities
The programme is open to:
Organizations and professionals legally established in one of the 41 Creative Europe participating countries.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be legally based in a Creative Europe participating country.
Apply as a partnership rather than as an individual applicant.
Represent the performing arts sector.
Submit a proposal involving at least one completed artistic work or performance-ready concept.
Present the project in at least three different Creative Europe countries.
Demonstrate commitment to inclusion, diversity, sustainability, and fair working practices.
Focus primarily on either: Inclusion and Diversity, or Climate Action
Inclusion and Diversity, or
Climate Action
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
Completed application form
Partnership information
Project proposal
Budget plan
Project timeline
Details of participating organizations
Supporting documents requested by Perform Europe
Application Process
To apply for the Perform Europe Open Call:
Review the official programme guidelines.
Build an eligible international partnership.
Prepare your project proposal and budget.
Complete the online application form.
Upload all required supporting documents.
Submit your application before the deadline.
Why Apply For Perform Europe Funding
Perform Europe provides an outstanding opportunity for performing arts professionals to expand their work across international borders while promoting sustainability, diversity, and innovation. The programme encourages meaningful cultural exchange and supports projects that rethink traditional touring models through collaborative partnerships across Europe.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: October 22, 2026
Selected Partnerships Announced: January 2027
Project Start Date: March 1, 2027
Project Completion Date: January 31, 2028
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Who can apply for Perform Europe funding? Organizations, artists, producers, presenters, cultural operators, and professional performing arts collectives legally established in Creative Europe countries can apply as part of an international partnership.
How much funding is available? Partnerships can receive grants ranging from €15,000 to €55,000, with additional top-up funding of up to €5,000, allowing a maximum funding package of €60,000.
Which artistic disciplines are eligible? Eligible fields include theatre, dance, circus, puppetry, outdoor arts, performance art, and interdisciplinary performing arts. Live music and opera projects are not eligible under this programme.
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