Deadline: 16-Feb-2026
The CrossCulture Grant Programme Synergy funds collaborative projects between organisations, providing up to €4,500 per partnership to cover travel, accommodation, meals, and health insurance. The programme supports online, hybrid, or short-term in-person exchanges, fostering cross-border cooperation, joint events, research, and publications, with all activities to be completed by 15 November 2026.
Overview
The CrossCulture Grant Programme Synergy provides financial support for collaborative projects between organisations to strengthen cross-border cooperation and learning. Funding covers travel, accommodation, meals, and health insurance for employees involved in joint initiatives, enabling meaningful exchanges and project implementation.
Eligible Activities
The programme supports:
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Short-term visits by employees from cooperating organisations
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Online collaborations for planning, research, or artistic projects
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Hybrid collaborations combining online and in-person activities
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Joint events, fact-finding missions, research or artistic undertakings
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Preparation of publications promoting knowledge exchange and networking
Funding Details
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Maximum funding: €4,500 per collaborative project
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Eligible expenses: Travel, accommodation, meals (according to valid daily rates), and health insurance
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Funding is intended to facilitate practical engagement and successful implementation of joint initiatives
Eligibility
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Applicants: Organisations only (individuals cannot apply)
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Collaborations must involve two or more organisations
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Projects must be completed by 15 November 2026; initiatives extending beyond this date are ineligible
Objectives and Expected Impact
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Promote cross-border learning and exchange between civil society organisations
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Support joint planning, research, and creative projects
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Strengthen long-term networking and collaborative relationships
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Enable organisations to share knowledge, experience, and best practices
Application Considerations
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Ensure all partners are eligible organisations
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Clearly outline the scope of collaboration and expected outcomes
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Provide detailed budgets for travel, accommodation, meals, and insurance
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Confirm that all project activities can be completed before 15 November 2026
Conclusion
The CrossCulture Grant Programme Synergy empowers organisations to collaborate across borders, supporting structured exchanges, joint initiatives, and networking opportunities. By providing practical funding for essential project costs, the programme fosters stronger, sustainable cooperation and capacity-building between civil society actors.
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