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Applications are currently being accepted for the UNESCO Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WBs) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WBs) initiative aims to enhance skills, knowledge, and access to financial aid for cultural and creative actors. The program supports co-production, regional collaboration, and sustainable circulation of goods and services, boosting competitiveness across the Western Balkans.
Total budget: EUR 90,000
Maximum per project: EUR 10,000
Project duration: 1 to 3 months
Peer-to-peer exchange visits: Minimum of 3 full days
Funding allocation is subject to the contracting authority’s discretion
Eligible applicants include:
Public institutions: museums, galleries, universities, cultural and heritage institutes, tourism offices, local governments
Civil society organizations: foundations and legally established non-profits in the Western Balkans
Applicants must be able to participate in thematic areas focused on:
Enhancing local cultural spaces through improved solutions and public-private partnerships
Protecting and leveraging cultural heritage for sustainable development
Identify a thematic focus aligning with the call priorities.
Form partnerships with organizations in different Western Balkans IPA Beneficiaries.
Prepare a proposal including project objectives, timeline, activities, and expected outcomes.
Include a budget detailing planned expenses and any co-financing.
Submit the application according to the guidelines within the open call period.
Apply for UNESCO Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans (CC4WBs)
