Information about special subsidies for communities

These subsidies were available for application in 2024.

Special subsidies are intended for registered communities: associations, cooperatives, companies and foundations.

Special subsidies are awarded as a one-time development subsidy. A subsidy may be awarded for the following purposes, for example:

• For collaborations, mergers and joint structures of actors in the arts sector
• For creating new operating models
• For collaboration projects aimed at reaching new audiences and target groups
• For strengthening the finances of operations by expanding the financial base, business expertise and earnings

These subsidies are not awarded for the following purposes:

• For the regular operations and activities of the community
• For individual artistic productions
• For separate facility and equipment costs

The amount of each subsidy is generally 30,000–70,000 euros, and it must be used in 2025–2027. When applying for a special subsidy, select the artform that your project most closely involves.

Special subsidies may cover only a portion of the total funding of the project and not all expenses. The bigger the project for which you are applying for a subsidy, the bigger the role played by other financing. If the project generates a profit, the recipient may be required to repay the subsidy in full or in part.