Call for Residency Hosts 2026–2027: Applications Now Open
Publication Date: 15 October 2026
Closing Date: 18 January 2027, 23:59 CET
Application Channel: Goethe-Application Portal (GAP)
The Call for Residency Hosts 2026–2027 is now accepting applications. This funding action provides comprehensive financial support to legal entities based in Creative Europe countries that wish to host international artists and cultural professionals for collaborative residency projects.
Program Structure: A Two-Phase Model
To ensure flexibility and quality in project delivery, the call operates in two distinct phases:
Phase 1: Project Concept & Host Eligibility
Applicants apply with their overall residency concept, outlining the working environment, accommodation, and artistic mentorship available to prospective residents.
Phase 2: Resident Selection (Selected Hosts Only)
Entities successful in Phase 1 select their 1 to 5 residents and submit the detailed Residency Info Card between 9 March 2027 and 31 July 2027.
Grant & Financial Support Overview
The grant provides funding for both the host organisation and participating residents:
Beneficiary | Support Type | Amount / Details |
Host | Hosting Allowance | €50 per day, per resident |
Host | Accessibility Support | €375 / €675 / €1,200 (based on residency duration category) |
Resident | Daily Allowance | €30 per day, per resident |
Resident | Travel Allowance | €400 (under 5,000 km) / €800 (5,000 km and above) |
Resident | Green Mobility Top-up | €400 (for sustainable travel choices) |
Resident | OCT/OR Top-up | €175 (Overseas Countries & Territories / Outermost Regions) |
Resident | Family Top-up | €200 per child under 18 years old |
Resident | Visa Top-up | €120 |
Resident | Accessibility Support | Scaled support, personal assistant/sign language coverage, & air travel below 600 km if necessary |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, host applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
Legal Status: Be registered as a legal entity in an eligible Creative Europe country (including Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories).
Sector Relevance: Operate within one of the eligible disciplines:
Architecture
Cultural Heritage
Design and Fashion Design
Literature
Music
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Residency Scope: Host between 1 and 5 international residents for a project focused on at least two core goals: to create, to learn, to explore, to connect, or to transform.
Capacity & Guidance: Provide suitable accommodation, designated workspaces, and at least one qualified mentor to guide residents throughout the process.
Timeline & Deadlines
Call Opens: 15 October 2026, 09:00 CEST
Submission Deadline: 18 January 2027, 23:59 CET
Evaluation Results: By 9 March 2027
Phase 2 Submission Window: 9 March 2027 – 31 July 2027
Earliest Residency Start Date: 12 April 2027
How to Apply
Register an account on the Goethe-Application Portal (GAP) as an “Organisation/Enterprise”.
Navigate to “Culture Moves Europe funding” and select “Call for residency hosts 2026-2027”.
Complete the form in English (the use of online translation tools is permitted and will not impact scoring).
Upload required supporting documents:
Proof of legal entity status
Organisation's artistic portfolio or promotional report
Mentor’s short Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Submit before 18 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
Support from Creative Europe Desk Armenia
To support Armenian applicants, our Desk has translated the official Call Document into Armenian.
📥 Download the Official Call Document (Armenian Translation)
📥 Template application form for Residency Hosts (2026–2027)
Familiarise yourself with the questions and application structure before applying on the Goethe-Application Portal (GAP).
📥 Environmental sustainability tips
A practical guide for international partners and residency hosts on sustainable travel and reducing your project’s environmental footprint.
🔗 Want to find out more? You can find all important information here:
🔗 Go to the Goethe-Application Portal & Apply:
Creative Europe Desk Armenia periodically hosts Info Days and online webinars to walk applicants through the application portal and eligibility rules. Stay tuned to our social media channels for dates and registration.
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