Information about special subsidies for communities
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.