Canary Islands Cultural Funding Initiative

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced a dedicated fund of 1.3 million euros to support large-scale cultural projects across sectors like:

• Performing arts
• Literature
• Comics
• Audiovisual industries

This initiative aligns with the region's commitment to:

• Fostering cultural diversity
• Promoting economic growth
• Enhancing social cohesion

through public investments.

Eligibility and Criteria

• Projects must have a minimum budget of 100,000 euros.
• Projects must be based in the Canary Islands.
• Priority is given to projects that:
  • Promote local culture
  • Reach broad audiences via in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats
  • Contribute to sustainable regional development (as outlined in regional and national legislation)

Funding Details

• Total fund: 1.3 million euros
• Maximum grant per project: 70,000 euros
• Funding coverage: Up to 50% of eligible expenses
• Funding distribution will be competitive based on evaluation scores.

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted electronically within a 15-day window following publication.
• Submission must include:
  • Detailed project descriptions
  • Budgets
  • Supporting documents

Evaluation and Assessment

• A specialized committee will review applications based on:
  • Artistic quality
  • Social impact
  • Managerial capacity

Obligations for Grantees

Successful recipients will be required to:

• Adhere to transparency and publicity obligations,
• Acknowledge government support in promotional materials,
• Allow for project modifications and periodic evaluations,
• Ensure proper use of funds.

Additional Notes

This move reflects regional efforts to position the Canary Islands as:

• A vibrant hub for cultural innovation
• Gaining international recognition.