Canary Islands Cultural Mobility Funding Plan 2025

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced a €983,000 funding plan aimed at supporting the cultural mobility of artists, creators, and cultural professionals from the archipelago throughout 2025. These grants focus on covering travel, accommodation, and related expenses for activities both inside the islands and internationally, including tours, exhibitions, artistic residencies, and participation in festivals, fairs, and conferences.

Funding Structure

• The scheme operates through three non-competitive rounds, aligned with specific activity periods:
  • November 2024 to April 2025
  • May to July 2025
  • August to October 2025
• Each round has allocated budgets to maximize the number of beneficiaries, especially considering the logistical challenges posed by the Canary Islands' geographic dispersion.

Funded Activities

• Range from live performances and artistic residencies to research and dissemination of Canary cultural heritage.
• The program’s inclusive approach aims to:
  • Empower a broad spectrum of artists and cultural entities
  • Particularly support those with fewer resources
  • Ensure widespread participation

Eligibility and Application

• Eligible applicants include individuals and entities with ties to the islands.
• Funding limits:
  • Maximum of €12,000 per project
  • Specific limits on travel and lodging costs
• The grant application process is streamlined via electronic submission.
• Strict deadlines are set for each activity period.

Additional Emphasis

The initiative emphasizes transparency, dissemination, and compliance with European and national regulations, fostering greater visibility for Canary cultural talent both locally and abroad.