Deadline: 05-Aug-2026
Applications are open for culture-driven projects in Slovakia that strengthen artistic creation, cultural participation, and social inclusion through arts and heritage initiatives.
The programme supports projects combining artistic quality with community impact and long-term cultural resilience.
Key Focus Areas
The programme supports:
- Artistic creation and cultural exchange
- Freedom of expression and safe dialogue spaces
- Youth engagement and social inclusion
- Cultural diversity and audience development
- Heritage protection and management
- Creative placemaking and participatory planning
- Media and information literacy
- Environmental responsibility in culture
- Support for women, youth, Roma, and vulnerable communities
- Collaboration with Ukrainian artists in Slovakia
Programme Objectives
The initiative aims to:
- Increase participation in arts and culture
- Strengthen local cultural ecosystems
- Promote inclusive access to culture
- Support resilient and independent cultural operators
- Encourage international cultural cooperation
- Build stronger community engagement through arts and heritage
Funding Information
- Total funding available: EUR 9,732,941
- Grant size: EUR 200,000–700,000
Priority Areas
Priority is given to:
- Independent cultural and community hubs
- Partnerships between multiple cultural operators
- Projects supporting marginalised communities
- Roma inclusion initiatives
- Projects connected to challenges arising from the war in Ukraine
- Collaboration with Ukrainian artists living in Slovakia
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and private entities
- NGOs and non-profit organisations
- Commercial and non-commercial organisations
- Legal entities operating in Slovakia’s cultural and creative sectors
Applicants must:
- Be legally established in Slovakia
- Partner with at least one eligible organisation from the Donor States
Expected Outcomes
The programme aims to:
- Strengthen cultural participation and inclusion
- Improve cultural cooperation and mobility
- Support long-term sustainability of the cultural sector
- Increase community engagement with heritage and arts
- Promote dialogue, diversity, and resilience against disinformation
Why This Programme Matters
The initiative supports inclusive and community-based cultural development while helping strengthen democratic values, cultural diversity, and social cohesion through arts and heritage activities.
FAQ
- What is the focus of this programme?
- Supporting artistic, cultural, and heritage projects with social impact in Slovakia
- How much funding is available?
- Grants range from EUR 200,000 to EUR 700,000
- Who can apply?
- NGOs, public or private organisations, and cultural sector entities in Slovakia
- Are partnerships required?
- Yes, applicants must partner with at least one eligible Donor State entity
- Which groups are prioritised?
- Vulnerable communities, Roma communities, youth, women, and Ukrainian artists
Conclusion
This Slovakia cultural funding programme supports inclusive arts and heritage projects that strengthen cultural participation, social inclusion, and international cooperation while building long-term resilience in the cultural and creative sectors.
For more information, visit EEA and Norway Grants Slovakia.