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Judith van der Kooij
Judith van der Kooij
Advisor for the Mobility Info Point, Advice Desk & Ghana
j.vanderkooij [at] dutchculture.nl

 

 

 

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Culture Helps Solidarity Fund: Project Grants

Culture Helps Solidarity Fund: Project Grants

Culture Helps Solidarity: Projectregeling
Funding for small-scale cultural projects supporting communities affected by the war in Ukraine

Culture Helps Solidarity supports arts and culture professionals from Ukraine to sustain creativity, resilience, and community connection during and after the war.

Culture Helps Solidarity Project Grants support small-scale cultural and community-based initiatives that respond to the experiences and needs of people affected by Russia's war against Ukraine. The second 2026 call focuses specifically on memory and commemoration, supporting artistic, educational, research-based and participatory projects that engage responsibly with people's experiences, memories and histories. Projects may involve remembrance, documentation, public reflection and commemoration and should strengthen local and collective memory, amplify diverse voices and contribute to inclusive public dialogue.

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Discipline(s)
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Who can apply
Individuals
Organisations

The current call invites cultural workers, artists, researchers, community organisers, memory practitioners and civil society initiatives based in Ukraine and across Europe.

For what
Project
Travel

The Project Grants can cover a large variety of costs including:

  • production costs
  • marketing and advertising costs
  • rental and running costs for studios and cultural venues
  • IT
  • communication and production tools and materials
  • upon special request and where appropriate (e.g. when lost/destroyed) - purchase of other goods, means, or services necessary for the implementation and execution of the project.

Grants can also be used to cover travel costs, expert fees, artists’ honoraria, legal services, staff and operational costs. However, these amounts must all be proportionate and justifiable.

How much

Maximum of €7,000

Requirements
  • Projects must engage with the experiences, memories and histories of people directly affected by Russia's war against Ukraine. This can include women veterans, families of people killed in the war, displaced communities, local residents and people who have experienced loss, captivity, injury or displacement. Projects should approach remembrance in an inclusive, responsible and community-led way.
  • Applications must be submitted in English or Ukrainian;
  • Applicants must be above 18 years old;
  • It is recommended for individuals to apply with an eligible civic, public, or private organisation;
  • Although co-financing is not mandatory, it is recommended that the grant is used to cover a maximum of 80% of the total project budget;
  • The project timeline may be up to 6 months;
  • Activities related to the project may not take place before the start date (1 February 2027).
When to apply
Before a specific deadline
Within an application period
Upcoming deadline(s)
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Culture Helps Solidarity: Project Grants
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