About the Open Call

Are you an artist or artist collective, passionate about working at the intersection of culture, health and wellbeing? The CultureAndHealth Platform’s call for project proposals could be just what you are looking for! Become part of a transformative European initiative that supports projects in the interprofessional space between culture and arts and one or more of the following sectors: health, care, education and social/community. This European co-funded call invites project proposals from artists and artist collectives collaborating with non-cultural organisations (e.g., care homes, hospitals, social NGOs, mental health services etc.) to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals or communities. Projects may include: Participatory art programs for people experiencing physical and/or mental illnesses, loneliness or social isolation; Participatory art programs that focus on prevention of mental ill-health or the management of illnesses in different settings; Participatory art programs in formal and informal educational/social care settings to enhance youth mental health; Art in health or social care settings, including projects that enhance health and social care environments and support the staff and the patient’s well-being; Productions in healthcare settings, which could include performances, installations, and exhibitions that support general well-being and highlight health-related issues; Artist residencies in healthcare, social care or educational settings; Socially-engaged arts : community arts to enhance health and wellbeing; Other similar projects or a mix of the above examples – surprise us… Cooperation & Co-Design: Applicants are required to work together with a partner organisation/institution outside of the cultural sector (e.g. care homes, hospitals, social NGOs working with specific target groups, mental health services etc) to enable the possibility for the continuation and long-term sustainability of the project. Already in stage 1, applicants are required to reach out to a partner organisation/institution outside of the cultural sector and provide a proof of contact / interest from the partner. In stage 2 of the application, you will need to attach a signed copy of a letter of intent from the cooperating institution/ organisation that is outside of the cultural sector. The call has a two-stage application process. The project needs to be implemented between May 2026 and April 2027.

What is Offered

Eight working grants of €8,000 each.

Requirements

Applicants must be artists or artist collectives. Collaboration with a non-cultural partner organisation/institution (e.g., care homes, hospitals, social NGOs, mental health services) is required. Projects must be implemented in one of the eligible countries: Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Tunisia, Ukraine. The application process involves two stages: an Expression of Interest (Stage 1) requiring proof of partner contact, and a Full Application (Stage 2) requiring a signed letter of intent from the cooperating institution/organisation.

How to Apply

The application must be submitted via the application form by 02 February 2026 at 12:00 CET midday Brussels time. An online Information Webinar is scheduled for 16 December 2025, 10.00 CET, for further details.