Deadline: March 16, 2026
The Open Call for Residency Hosts 2025-26 is now open for applications! This exciting opportunity invites organisations across Creative Europe countries to host structured residency programmes for artists and cultural professionals. The programme supports mobility, collaboration, and creative innovation across Europe while fostering sustainable cultural exchange.
Overview
The Open Call for Residency Hosts 2025-26 is part of a European Commission initiative under the Creative Europe Programme. It provides funding to organisations willing to host artists and cultural practitioners, offering them space, resources, and professional development opportunities to advance their artistic and cultural projects.
This call aims to enhance international collaboration, promote artistic mobility, and encourage creative experimentation within the framework of the New European Bauhaus—a movement focused on sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful transformations through culture and creativity.
Application Deadline
📅 Deadline: March 16, 2026
All proposals must be submitted before this date. Late submissions will not be considered.
Programme Objectives
The grant supports residency projects that strengthen cultural diversity and creativity. Its main objectives include:
- Promoting artistic mobility and professional growth
- Supporting collaborative creation and cultural dialogue
- Facilitating knowledge exchange and skill development
- Contributing to social and environmental transformation through creative work
Residency hosts are encouraged to design programmes that foster collaboration and provide artists with meaningful opportunities to develop new ideas and engage with local communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must be legally registered entities operating within the Creative Europe participating countries. These include:
- Non-profit organisations and NGOs
- Cultural foundations and public institutions
- Companies and creative enterprises
- Self-employed professionals
Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to host and manage residencies effectively, offering both logistical and creative support.
Residency Requirements
Each proposed residency project must clearly align with at least two of the following objectives:
- Exploring new artistic ideas or methods
- Facilitating audience engagement and professional networking
- Enabling the creation of new artistic works
- Driving cultural or societal transformation
Duration of Residencies
Residencies can be designed to fit one of the following durations:
- Short-term: 21–35 days
- Medium-term: 36–60 days
- Long-term: 61–90 days
All projects should provide structured, well-supported experiences for participating artists and cultural professionals.
Funding Details
Grant Amount
- Up to €55,000 per project
- Up to €60,000 for projects including accessibility support
What the Funding Covers
The grant provides fixed-rate financial support rather than reimbursement of actual expenses. Coverage includes:
- Hosting allowance: €50 per day per resident (covers accommodation, mentoring, and equipment)
- Daily living allowance: €30 per day for each resident
- Travel support:
- €400 for travel under 5,000 km
- €800 for travel over 5,000 km
Additional Top-Ups
- Green mobility top-up: +€400 (for non-air travel over 600 km)
- Visa costs: +€120
- Overseas/outermost regions: +€175
- Family support: additional allowance available for dependents
This funding ensures hosts can provide high-quality, accessible, and inclusive residencies across the cultural and creative sectors.
Participating Countries
Eligible countries include all EU Member States and several partner and neighbouring nations such as Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia, and Ukraine.
The call also covers EU outermost and overseas territories, including regions like the Canary Islands and Greenland.
How to Apply
Interested organisations can apply through the official Culture Moves Europe platform. The process includes:
- Submission of organisational and legal documentation
- Detailed proposal outlining residency goals, structure, and resources
- Description of expected outcomes and impact
- Selection of participating artists or cultural professionals (in later stages)
Key Takeaways
- The Open Call for Residency Hosts 2025-26 offers up to €60,000 per project.
- Applications close on March 16, 2026.
- Projects should promote cross-border collaboration, creativity, and sustainable development in the arts and cultural sectors.
- Both public and private entities from eligible countries can apply.
This programme represents a vital opportunity to contribute to Europe’s creative landscape and empower cultural exchange through residencies.
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