Deadline: 31-Jul-25
Applications are now open for the Mediterranean Capitals of Culture & Dialogue Program.
Aim
- The aim of this call is:
- to invite applications from candidates in UfM countries wishing to bid for the “Mediterranean Capitals of Culture & Dialogue ” title for the year 2027;
- to lead to the designation of two of these candidates as Mediterranean Capitals of Culture & Dialogue 2027.
Funding Information
- In accordance with the Annual Work Programme 2022 approved by the ALF BoG in June 2022 and the Action Grant Contract signed with DG NEAR, an annual budget of 40.000€ is foreseen to implement five intercultural initiatives (8000€ each) led by members of the ALF Civil Society National Networks in tandem with the designated cities each year. This fund can complement the funding of activities foreseen by awarded cities.
Eligibility Criteria
- All submitted applications must fulfil the following criteria to be considered eligible and to be reviewed by the Advisory Committee:
- the Leading Applicant must be located in a member state of the Union for the Mediterranean regardless of whether they represent cities on the coast or inland;
- the Leading Applicant must be a local or regional authority representing a city, regardless of the size of the city. The designation of local or regional authority in this call refers to public administrations whose responsibility covers only a local part of the territory of a member state.
- Applications may involve the city’s surrounding area, but the title is awarded only to the city itself and not the whole area. Therefore, the application shall be made under the name of the city;
- A city can only be awarded the Mediterranean Capital of Culture & Dialogue title once.
For more information, visit Mediterranean Capitals of Culture & Dialogue.