The Creative Europe 21-27 Programme
General Characterization
The Creative Europe Programme brings together actions to support the European cultural and creative sectors. In line with the results of the mid-term evaluation carried out in 2017, the new Creative Europe 21-27 builds on and continues the structure of the previous Programme.
With a budget increase of 50% compared to the previous programme (2014-2020), the Creative Europe Programme will invest in actions to strengthen cultural diversity and address the needs and challenges of the cultural and creative sectors. Its new features aim to contribute to the recovery of the sectors by enabling them to step up their efforts to become more digital, greener, more resilient and more inclusive.
The Creative Europe Programme has two main goals:
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Safeguard, develop and promote Europe's cultural and linguistic heritage and diversity;
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Increase the competitiveness and economic potential of the cultural and creative sectors, especially the audiovisual sector.
These goals are pursued through the following specific objectives:
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Strengthen artistic and cultural cooperation at European level;
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Support the creation of European works;
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Strengthening the economic, social and external dimension of Europe's cultural and creative sectors;
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Promote innovation and mobility;
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Promote cooperation in terms of innovation, sustainability and competitiveness;
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Disseminate cross-sectoral, innovative and collaborative actions;
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As well as a diverse, independent and pluralistic media environment and media literacy, thus promoting freedom of artistic expression, intercultural dialogue and social inclusion.
In addition to the objectives outlined above, the Creative Europe Programme promotes efforts and good practices that contribute to the achievement of the European Commission's key priorities, such as the Green Deal, inclusion and gender equality.
The Creative Europe Programme comprises three strands:
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the CULTURE Strand, which covers all sectors of culture and creation (with the exception of the audiovisual and cinematographic sectors);
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the MEDIA Strand, which covers the audiovisual and cinematographic sectors;
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the CROSS-SECTORAL Strand, which promotes collaboration between the creative sectors and covers the media sector.
Currently, Armenia is fully associated with the CULTURE Strand, partially with the Cross-Sectoral Strand, under which the Creative Europe Desk Armenia operates in Armenia. Armenia is not associated with the MEDIA Strand.
Budget of the Creative Europe
The total budget of the Creative Europe Programme (2021-2027) is estimated at €2.44 billion, to be distributed as follows:
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CULTURE aspect: 33%
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MEDIA strand: 58%
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Cross-sectoral aspect: 9%
Legal Basis of the Creative Europe Programme
Please consult the legal basis of the Programme here (Regulation (EU) 2021/818 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021). The documents containing all the information necessary for preparing applications are the Guidelines for the respective funding lines.
READ MORE: Read about Creative Europe on the European Commission's website. The framework for the programme and its funds are set out in the annual work programmes.
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Creative Europe Programme Regulations_(English version of the document)
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Work program 2023 (and amendment 2021_2022)
Work Plan for Culture 2023-2026 (Council Resolution of 29 November 2022). Strategic document of the Council that serves as a basis for concerted action between EU Member States and the European Commission (also through the Creative Europe Programme).
You can find all supported Creative Europe projects in the European Commission's project database.
READ MORE: See the project database here.
In addition to the above mentioned, Creative Europe Desk Armenia has an overview of projects in which Armenian organizations have participated either as partners or project coordinators.
SEE THE LIST: You can find our overview of projects with Armenian participation here.
Program Management of the Creative Europe
The European Commission is responsible for implementing the Programme and deciding on the allocation of Community funds. The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is responsible for managing the two sub-programmes (MEDIA and Culture), on behalf of and under the guidance and control of the European Commission.
📘 Creative Europe 21-27 Brochure (English version)