General Characterization

The Creative Europe Programme brings together actions to support the European cultural and creative sectors. In line with the results of the mid-term evaluation carried out in 2017, the new Creative Europe 21-27 builds on and continues the structure of the previous Programme.

With a budget increase of 50% compared to the previous programme (2014-2020), the Creative Europe Programme will invest in actions to strengthen cultural diversity and address the needs and challenges of the cultural and creative sectors. Its new features aim to contribute to the recovery of the sectors by enabling them to step up their efforts to become more digital, greener, more resilient and more inclusive.

The Creative Europe Programme has two main goals:

• Safeguard, develop and promote Europe's cultural and linguistic heritage and diversity;

• Increase the competitiveness and economic potential of the cultural and creative sectors, especially the audiovisual sector.

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These goals are pursued through the following specific objectives:

• Strengthen artistic and cultural cooperation at European level;

• Support the creation of European works;

• Strengthening the economic, social and external dimension of Europe's cultural and creative sectors;

• Promote innovation and mobility;

• Promote cooperation in terms of innovation, sustainability and competitiveness;

• Disseminate cross-sectoral, innovative and collaborative actions;

• As well as a diverse, independent and pluralistic media environment and media literacy, thus promoting freedom of artistic expression, intercultural dialogue and social inclusion.

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In addition to the objectives outlined above, the Creative Europe Programme promotes efforts and good practices that contribute to the achievement of the European Commission's key priorities, such as the Green Deal, inclusion and gender equality.

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The Creative Europe Programme comprises three strands:

• the CULTURE Strand, which covers all sectors of culture and creation (with the exception of the audiovisual and cinematographic sectors);

• the MEDIA Strand, which covers the audiovisual and cinematographic sectors;

• the CROSS-SECTORAL Strand, which promotes collaboration between the creative sectors and covers the media sector.

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Currently, Armenia is fully associated with the CULTURE Strand, partially with the Cross-Sectoral Strand, under which the Creative Europe Desk Armenia operates in Armenia. Armenia is not associated with the MEDIA Stramnd"

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Who can Participate? 

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The Creative Europe programme is open to cultural and creative organisations from EU Member States, as well as non-EU countries. Subject to certain conditions, countries of the European Economic Area, candidate/potential candidate countries and European Neighbourhood Policy countries can also participate in the programme. Find more information about eligible countries.

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You can find comprehensive details about the application process and calls for proposals on the Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (FTOP). Additionally, applicants can receive assistance from the Creative Europe Desks.