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EU Culture Programme: Results for 2010 calls published

1 March 2011

The European Commission released the results of the 2010 calls for proposals under the multi-annual projects and cooperation measures (Strand 1.1 and 1.2.1) as well as for support for European Cultural Bodies (Strand 2) and cooperation projects between organisations involved in cultural policy analysis (Strand 3). The Culture Programme supports cooperation projects under strand 1.1 "multi-annual projects" and 1.2.1 "co-operation measures." The former allows 6 partners from 6 different participating countries to cooperate for 3-5 years with an annual co-financing of 500.000 EUR. The latter brings together 3 partners from 3 different participating countries to cooperate for maximum 2 years with a total grant of 200.000 EUR. The deadline for the call of proposals was 1 October 2010. Selected projects may start between 1 May 2011 and 30 April 2012. Concerning strand 1.1 grants were awarded to 10 projects for a total amount of 19.355.875,50 EUR. In total, 61 applications were submitted, an increase of 21, in comparison with 2010. Under strand 1.2.1 grants were awarded to 103 projects for a total amount of 18.000.505,64 EUR. In total 280 applications were submitted. Strand 2 of the Culture Programme co-finances expenditure relating to the long-term work programme of organisations pursuing an aim of general European interest in the field of culture or an objective forming part of the EU policy in this area. These applicants received annual or multi-annual operating grants for the budget year 2011. Three categories of organisations are eligible under this strand: Ambassadors, advocacy networks and structured-dialogue platforms. Applicants can apply for an annual operating grant or a partnership (for three years). In 2010, a total of 125 applications were submitted, of which 13 annual and 35 multi-annual applications were retained. The results for Strand 1.3 “Support for European cultural festivals” will be released by 31 March according to the EU Culture Programme’s calendar. (Source: Website Education & Culture DG) Related links: • Strand 1.1: Selection results for Multi-annual Cooperation ProjectsStrand 1.2.1: Selection results Cooperation ProjectsStrand 2: Selection results for Organisations active at European level in the field of cultureStrand 3.2: Selection results for "Cooperation projects between organisations involved in cultural policy analysis"Overview of all projects and actions supported