EUNIC Spaces of Culture 2026

EUNIC Spaces of Culture 2026 is sponsored by European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC). Supports cultural relations projects in Sub-Saharan Africa based on equal partnerships and local ownership.

Call for Proposals: Spaces of Culture 2026 EU National Institutes for Culture - EUNIC Frequency Shift, Kenya, Spaces of Culture 2025 project. Photo: EUNIC. Dames Hip Hop, Senegal, Spaces of Culture 2025 project.

Photo: Khalil Pro. Immersive Africa, South Africa, Spaces of Culture 2025 project. Photo: EUNIC.

Urban Resonances, Togo, Spaces of Culture, 2025. Call for Proposals: Spaces of Culture 2026 EUNIC has launched the second Spaces of Culture call for proposals, supporting new cultural relations projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. Apply by 21 June 2026.

Frequency Shift, Kenya, Spaces of Culture 2025 project. Photo: EUNIC. Dames Hip Hop, Senegal, Spaces of Culture 2025 project.

Photo: Khalil Pro. Immersive Africa, South Africa, Spaces of Culture 2025 project. Photo: EUNIC.

Urban Resonances, Togo, Spaces of Culture, 2025. The call supports contemporary and innovative projects in areas including the arts, creative industries, digitalisation, education, gender, heritage, human rights, social inclusion, sports, sustainability, tourism, youth, and more.

Projects should reflect the principles of cultural relations, including co-creation, dialogue, mutual listening, and joint capacity building among all partners. Read the Call for Proposals document here. Call folder with all relevant documents here.

The call is open to projects taking place in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Projects must be co-developed and implemented by a triangular partnership. Partnerships must include at least three key local cultural and/or civil society partners, at least three full EUNIC members (or two where no EUNIC cluster is present), and involvement of an EU Delegation.

Organisations should engage with each other on the concept and partnership before 30 April 2026 . This allows enough time to develop the project together, exchange on the initial idea, and ensure all partners are aligned and fully aware of the project aims. Application deadline: 21 June 2026 (23:59 CAT) .

Project proposals should be jointly defined and co-developed by all partners. Up to EUR 50,000 per project. A minimum of 5% co-funding is required from project partners.

Projects should be implemented between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027. How to start building a project proposal? For those looking for inspiration, support and guidance.

List of EUNIC members present in Sub-Saharan Africa Examples of previous projects Information webinars - more below Frequently Asked Questions Explore the Guidance Pack here. How to submit a project proposal? For those ready to submit their application.

Concept notes must be submitted to the partners you are working with before submitting an application. Applications must be submitted by 21 June 2026 (23:59 CAT) to spacesofculture@eunicglobal. eu .

Applications must be completed using the templates provided: application form, estimated budget (in EUR), and support letters from partners. Applications must be in English (proposals will be judged on the content only, and not on grammar or language accuracy). Applicants will receive confirmation when the application has been received.

Download application documents here. (Please download the files locally before working on them!) Spaces of Culture is part of the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture programme, funded by the European Union.

The programme fosters cooperation on an equal footing between African and European artists, creators, and cultural professionals, strengthening cultural exchange and cross-border collaboration.

The Spaces of Culture funding scheme supports cultural relations projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a strong focus on: • Dialogue, co-creation, and mutual learning • Fair and equal partnerships between Africa and Europe • Local ownership and relevance • Social impact and long-term collaboration Projects should reflect a shared cultural relations approach and contribute to strengthening partnerships that last beyond the project duration.

An independent jury of cultural relations experts from Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe will collectively evaluate proposals against the call's selection criteria. All applications will be evaluated based on objectives, target groups and proposed activities - see the call document for more details.

30 March: Launch of the call 30 April: Deadline to share 1-page concept ideas with partners April – June: Information webinars 21 June: Deadline for applications Mid-July: Evaluation and selection of projects July – August: Contracting 1 September: Start of project implementation European Spaces of Culture Help us spread the word and reach potential applicants.

Download our dissemination pack , including: If you have any questions about the call or the application process, please check our FAQs . You can also contact Robert Kieft at robert. kieft@eunicglobal.

eu or Thoriso Moseneke at thoriso. moseneke@eunicglobal. eu .

Webinar I - Introduction to the Call Wednesday 15 April - 14:00 CAT Get to know to the call, key criteria, inspiration and guidance on forming partnerships. Webinar II - Partnership & Project Support Wednesday 13 May - 14:00 CAT Inspiration from past projects and advice on working together to develop project proposals.

Webinar III - Application Clinic Tuesday 9 June - 14:00 CAT A space to ask questions, troubleshoot, and check in on the application process and final steps.

Explore our Guidance Pack EUNIC members in Sub-Saharan Africa Explore previous Spaces projects Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.