Perform Europe

• This is a call to the sector to create partnerships and propose impactful ideas that can generate real change via two main priorities:
  • Inclusion and diversity
  • Fight against climate change
• Each proposal should choose one of the above main priorities to focus on while still taking into account and implementing measures related to the second priority.
• In addition, all proposals should aim for quality and innovation, be built on fair practices, and are encouraged to promote collaboration across different regions within the 41 Creative Europe countries.

• Any organisation and professional working in the performing arts, and legally based in one of the Creative Europe Countries:
  • Creative Europe countries are made up of 27 EU member states
  • Plus 14 non-EU participating countries
• Proposals are submitted by partnerships. Each partnership must consist of a minimum of three partners from a minimum of three Creative Europe countries.
• Each proposal must include at least one performing arts work (excluding live music and opera) to be presented in a minimum of three different Creative Europe countries.
• Important to note: Perform Europe will not cover production costs for new creations: proposals are supposed to include a finished artistic work (finished production or an artistic concept ready to be applied and presented in different contexts).
  
• Perform Europe Matchmaking Platform for finding partners - create a Perform Europe account to access. The Perform Europe Matchmaking Platform is an online networking tool that helps performing arts professionals find and connect with partners across borders. Explore more than 2,300 profiles of artists, cultural organisations, collectives, festivals, venues and residencies across 41 countries, and the list continues to grow every day. Create your profile, present your work and needs, find relevant partners and connect with them directly through the platform.

Selected Perform Europe partnerships are expected to participate in the following activities during the touring period:

• Touring - proposals should include at least three physical and/or digital presentations of at least one artistic work in a minimum of three Creative Europe countries. In addition, proposals may propose complementary activities to strengthen their impact and touring objectives, such as public talks, training sessions, workshops, installations, and more.
• Capacity-building activities aimed at addressing knowledge and skills imbalances within the partnership. Selected proposals must allocate at least 1.5% of its Perform Europe grant to
  such activities.
• Sharing the experience with the wider sector. Selected proposals will be involved in communication and knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as social media activities, interviews, newsletters, articles, etc., to inspire fellow professionals and organisations to innovate their practices.
• Your Perform Europe proposal should aim to address two priorities for change: Diversity and
  inclusion and the fight against climate change. Each proposal should decide on one priority to focus on, while still keeping in mind and implementing measures regarding the second priority. All proposals should therefore address both priorities: one as a core one and the other as a secondary focus.

• Perform Europe will grant €1.4 million to at least 25 partnerships.
• Applicants can apply for grants in three categories:
  • €15,000 – small grant
  • €25,000 – medium grant
  • €55,000 – large grant
• Top-up Requests: in addition to the requested grant category, partnerships can request top-ups to address the sustainability and accessibility needs of their proposal.
• Each partnership may request any combination of the available top-ups, up to a maximum total top-up request of €5,000 per proposal.
• The maximum granted amount, including top-ups, will be €60,000, a requirement set by the funder, the European Union.
• Of the total funding, 5% will be allocated to proposals which involve a partnership with Ukrainian partners or support initiatives for the Ukrainian performing arts sector.

• Download Perform Europe Open Call Guidelines
• Applications will be processed on the Perform Europe platform. You must create an account to apply for funnding.
• Apply before 22 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST which is 22:59 Irish time / GMT.
• PDF of Perform Europe digital application form
• Download Budget template from Perform Europe funding page.
• Perform Europe FAQs for all your questions
• Perform Europe Matchmaking Platform: the Perform Europe Matchmaking Platform is an online networking tool that helps performing arts professionals find and connect with partners across borders. Explore more than 2,300 profiles of artists, cultural organisations, collectives, festivals, venues and residencies across 41 countries, and the list continues to grow every day. Create your profile, present your work and needs, find relevant partners and connect with them directly through the platform.
• Other resources are available on the Perfrom Europe website to help you with your application.
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