Opportunities for hromadas: Ukrainian Cultural Foundation presented new competition programmes
The Ukrainian Cultural Foundation (UCF) presented the new competition programmes of the Fund to be implemented during 2019.
The primary goals of the UCF are to promote the national cultural product creation, foster and disseminate Ukrainian culture. Based on them, eight competitive programmes have been developed that will cover various sectors of culture and the audience of potential grant recipients. Programmes will be launched gradually during the first half of 2019. The total budget of grants amounts to UAH 641 million.
The first programmes that have already opened registration include:
- “We Create an Innovative Cultural Product” ‒ the programme aimed at creating conditions for cultural expression through formation of an innovative competitive cultural product. The total budget of the programme is UAH 81 million. Application deadlines: 31.01 - 01.03.2019.
- “Training. Exchanges. Residences. Debuts” – aims to promote the exchange of knowledge, experience and ideas in the field of culture and arts, as well as unveiling of new artistic practices and names. The total budget of the programme is UAH 70 million. Application deadlines: 31.01 - 17.03.2019.
The following programmes will soon be open for applications:
- “Ukrainian Cultural Monitor” – the program is aimed at studying the state of cultural, creative and audiovisual sectors of Ukraine. The total budget of the programme is UAH 10 million. Application deadlines: 11.02 - 22.03.2019.
- “Significant Events for Ukrainian Culture” – the programme is aimed at promoting the creation of a positive image of Ukraine on the international cultural arena. The total budget of the programme is UAH 60 million. Application deadlines: 11.02 - 22.03.2019.
- “Strengthening the Capacity of the Ukrainian Audiovisual Sector” – the programme is intended to support and develop Ukrainian cinema, encourage young artists to create a cinematic competitive product. The total budget of the programme is UAH 400 million. Application deadlines: 11.02 - 22.03.2019.
- “Inclusive Art” is being developed jointly with the British Council in Ukraine, aims to ensure the cultural rights of people with disabilities. The total budget of the programme is UAH 20 million. Application deadlines: 18.03 - 26.04.2019.
The last two programmes “Cultural Promotion and Local Development” and “Building Connections – Networking” are being finalised and will soon appear on the official UFC website.
More information on new applications and rules for the applicants: https://ucf.in.ua/programs
The full version is available in Ukrainian – please click HERE
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