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Now open: EUNIC Cluster Fund 2027 - Call for Proposals

The latest EUNIC Cluster Fund Call for Proposals is open until 30 October 2026, supporting cluster projects in 2027.

About the call

The Cluster Fund is EUNIC's primary instrument to financially support collaborative cluster activities that embody the principles of international cultural relations. It is made possible through voluntary contributions from EUNIC members at headquarters level, who recognise and support the valuable collaborative work of EUNIC worldwide.

The call is an opportunity for cluster members to work closely together and to explore how they can collaborate with local partners in a sustainable way to creatively respond to pressing local and global issues.

This year, there is no specific optional focus, however, clusters are invited to consider how their projects align with the objectives outlined in the current EUNIC Strategic Framework 2025-2029.

Read the full Call of Proposals here.

How to apply?

All EUNIC clusters are invited to submit their project proposals by 23:59 CET on Friday, 30 October 2026.

The application submission must:
☑️ Be completed via the online application form below and in English
☑️ Include an estimated budget (in EUR)
☑️ Include a current Cluster Strategy (if not already submitted to the EUNIC office)

All application documents are available for download here.

Final applications must be submitted via our new application platform below.

> Submit your final application here <



  • Cluster Fund
  • Clusters
  • Open Calls

• Clusters can request up to 20,000 euros, representing up to 60% of the total budget.
• At least three Full EUNIC Members must be involved.
• Proposals must be aligned with the clusters own local Cluster Strategy and the principles of fair collaboration, and must ensure the active and inclusive participation of all partners.
• Project teams should involve key local cultural partners and may consider involving their local EU Delegation or European Commission Representation.

An info webinar was held in June to introduce the new call for proposals to clusters. Catch up here.

Another webinar, 'Learning from Past Projects', with Cluster Fund alumni will take place on 15 September. Register here.

Hear from last year’s Cluster Fund jury members who share their advice for applicants on how to make project proposals stand out and meet the criteria of the call.

Explore the 21 Cluster Fund projects that took place last year in the EUNIC Cluster Fund 2025 publication.

Clusters can reach out to the EUNIC clusters team before 23 October 2026 to request feedback on proposals and ideas.

A jury composed of four experts from EUNIC members will evaluate all proposals and select projects in November 2026.

Selected projects will be announced at the EUNIC General Assembly in Brussels in December and clusters will be notified of the decision.

23 October: Deadline to request optional feedback from the EUNIC clusters team
30 October (at 23:59 CET): Application submission deadline
November: Jury meeting - evaluation of proposals and project selection
December: selection results announced at General Assembly and clusters notified
January – December 2027: Project implementation period

If you have any questions about the call or the application process, do not hesitate to contact the clusters team at clusters@eunicglobal.eu.

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