Department for Culture Media and Sport
european union funding for the arts
European Union (EU) funding is available for the arts.
The European Commission has details of all EU funding strands.
Funding for culture
If you are interested in finding out about European Commission funding for cultural projects, visit the Education and Culture website
Culture 2007
Culture 2007 is the EU’s Culture programme for 2007-2013. It has a budget of €400 million for projects and initiatives to:
- Celebrate Europe’s cultural diversity
- Enhance our shared cultural heritage through the development of cross-border co-operation between cultural operators and institutions
Europe for Citizens programme
The Europe for Citizens programme (2007-2013) aims to give the citizen a key role in the development of the European Union:
- Promoting Europe’s common values and history
- Fostering a sense of ownership of the EU project among citizens
- Developing ideas and activities with a European angle
More help on EU funding
Visiting Arts are the UK Cultural Contact Point (CCP) and can offer help and advice on applications for the EU Culture Programme and other funding opportunities.
