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UK:www.culture2000.info
EU: http://europa.eu.int/comm/culture/eac/c2000condition_en.html
New call – for projects in 2004
The call (for 2004) was published on 19 August 2003 (in Official Journal C195). Deadlines will be 30 October 2003 (one-year projects) and 14 November 2003 (multi-annual projects).
On our own Culture 2000 web-site (www.culture2000.info) you can access updated versions of our Culture 2000 guidance notes that are designed to assist you in preparing your own application. New on the site is a set of three information leaflets with contact details of key organisations in the UK, the EU Member States and the Accession Countries.You can access the official criteria and the application form from the EC's official web-site:
You can access the official criteria and the application form from the EC's official web-site:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/culture/eac/how_particip2000/pract_info/appel_2004_en.html
Focus on cultural heritage
Remember that the focus for the 2004 call is on cultural heritage – though applications for performing and visual arts, and for translation projects, will also be accepted. However, all applications must:
Successful applicants can receive a maximum of 50% (for 1 year projects) or 60% (for 2-3 year projects) of the total budget, but please note this you are not allowed to include expenditure on restoring premises or buying new equipment.
When preparing your Culture 2000 application, remember also that EUCLID provides free advice and guidance on your project – you can contact us by phone (07000 EUCLID / 382 543) or e-mail (c2k@euclid.info) at any time to discuss your ideas or your draft application in more detail. Previous Call – for projects in 2003
Previous Call – for projects in 2003
The 2003 call for proposals closed on 15 October 2002 (for annual projects – Action 1) and 31 October 2002 (for multiannual projects – Action 2). There were 507 applications for Action 1 and 144 for Action 2. By now all the applicants should have been notified on the outcome of their application. The contracts to successful applicants will have to be returned to the Commission as soon as possible.
When preparing your Culture 2000 application, remember also that EUCLID provides free advice and guidance on your project – you can contact us by phone (07000 EUCLID / 382 543) or e-mail (c2k@euclid.info) at any time to discuss your ideas or your draft application in more detail. Previous Call – for projects in 2003The 2003 call for proposals closed on 15 October 2002 (for annual projects – Action 1) and 31 October 2002 (for multiannual projects – Action 2). There were 507 applications for Action 1 and 144 for Action 2. By now all the applicants should have been notified on the outcome of their application. The contracts to successful applicants will have to be returned to the Commission as soon as possible.
Partner Searches
A reminder that there are a number of on-line databases that provides opportunities to search for partners for projects. These are:
· The official Cultural Contact Point’s Culture 2000 database: www.mcu.es/cooperacion/pcc/p_pcc.html
· Databases from other CCPs: o Germany:http://212.168.16.20:591/kulturrat/suchen.htm Germany:http://212.168.16.20:591/kulturrat/suchen.htmo The Nordic Countries: www.raa.se/eustod/partnere.asp The Nordic Countries: www.raa.se/eustod/partnere.asp
o Germany:http://212.168.16.20:591/kulturrat/suchen.htm
o The Nordic Countries: www.raa.se/eustod/partnere.asp
· The EUCLID Culture-Match database: www.culturematch.info
In addition to these mechanisms, and in response to many requests, EUCLID has brought back an occasional “Alert Partner Search” newsletter. The first issue was sent out in mid-June and the second in mid-July – the next one is planned for mid-August. If you are seeking a partner, please send us a short description of your project, the type of partner(s) you are seeking, and your contact details and we will include these in this bulletin (the deadline for receiving these will be the 10th of the month).
CULTURE 2000 Workshops and Surgeries: Sept-Oct 2003
Workshops and surgeries are offered specifically for organisations that are preparing an application for the next call for Culture 2000 (for projects in 2004-2005 – see www.culture2000.info for more information). There will be 2 half-day workshops looking in detail at the application form and the other requirements for submitting an application. London on Thursday 11 September at the DCMS (near Trafalgar Square) Manchester on Monday 29 September at the Royal Exchange TheatreThese workshops run over an afternoon from 2-5 pmThis year, EUCLID will also be planning “surgery” sessions. Each surgery session will last around 45 minutes and participants will be allocated a specific time-slot. Cardiff on Tuesday 16 September at Arts Council of Wales Edinburgh on Tuesday 23 September at Scottish Arts Council Belfast on Wednesday 8 October at Arts Council of Northern IrelandA fee of £16 + VAT per person will be charged for attendance at a workshop or surgery.It is easy to reserve a place at a workshop or surgery – simply fill in the online-booking form at the following website: www.euclid.info/seminars
There will be 2 half-day workshops looking in detail at the application form and the other requirements for submitting an application.
These workshops run over an afternoon from 2-5 pm
This year, EUCLID will also be planning “surgery” sessions. Each surgery session will last around 45 minutes and participants will be allocated a specific time-slot.
A fee of £16 + VAT per person will be charged for attendance at a workshop or surgery.
It is easy to reserve a place at a workshop or surgery – simply fill in the online-booking form at the following website: www.euclid.info/seminars
For more information, contact Christine Wiggins on 07000 EUCLID (382543) or by email at christine@euclid.info
Cultur€uro Seminars 2003
There will be 11 full day CULTUR€URO seminars covering the full range of EU funding programmes for the arts and cultural sector, including the Culture 2000 programme, other trans-national funds, and the Structural Funds (these need to be accessed now before they disappear after 2006!).
The CULTUR€URO Seminars run from 10.30 am - 4.30 pm.
The standard registration fee for the seminars is £94 + VAT, with discounts available for some venues.
All CULTUR€URO seminar delegates will receive a full Information Pack with summary notes of all presentations, extensive contact details in the UK and Europe, etc.
It is easy to reserve a place at a seminar – simply fill in the online-booking form at the following website: www.euclid.info/seminars
NEWS
European Heritage Laboratories
Action 3 of the Culture 2000 programme provides support for projects submitted by the appropriate authorities of the participating States and involving the conservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage of outstanding importance which contributes to the development and dissemination of innovative concepts, methods and techniques at European level and which can be described as "European heritage laboratories". Special calls are organised each year in the participating countries.
By a letter dated August 22nd 2003, the Commission has invited the competent authorities of the Member States and countries participating in the Culture 2000 programme to submit projects that could be granted the qualification of "European Heritage Laboratories" in the year 2004. Funding will be given to approximately four projects.
The closing date for the submission of application is 31 October 2003.To request further information, please send an email toinfo@euclid.info
To request further information, please send an email toinfo@euclid.info
European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards - Call for Entries 2003
The aims of the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards are to promote high standards of conservation practice, to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and experience throughout Europe and to encourage further efforts through the power of example. It will achieve this by giving public recognition to outstanding initiatives and best practices by either individuals or organisations, which contribute to the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage in Europe. Entries may come from the European Union member states and candidate states, as well as from the member states of the European Economic Area.
Outstanding heritage achievements will be rewarded by six top cash Prizes of 10,000 Euro each, in addition to Medals and Diplomas in the following categories:
1. An outstanding project in the field of:
2. An outstanding study in the field of cultural heritage
3. Dedicated service to heritage conservation by individuals or groups
Criteria for the assessment and the judgement of entries are the quality of the work executed, its cultural, educational and social relevance and the preliminary research conducted. Entries can be on a scale ranging from small to large, local to international, and should display a standard of work, which would be considered outstanding in a European context. Projects and studies must have been completed within the last three years. The completeness and the presentation of the dossier will be taken into account.
Entry forms and conditions of entry can be downloaded fromwww.europanostra.orgor requested in writing from:
EUROPA NOSTRA
Heritage Awards Co-ordinator
Mrs Laurie Neale
Lange Voorhout 35
2514 EC The Hague
The Netherlands
T +31 70 302 40 52
F +31 70 361 78 65
E ao@europanostra.orgClosing date is 15 September 2003. OTHER TRANS-NATIONAL FUNDS
Closing date is 15 September 2003.
OTHER TRANS-NATIONAL FUNDS
Note that these funds are called “Trans-National” as (most of them) require partners from different countries as a key element of the project, or involve the exchange of individuals between two or more countries.
Media Plus
UK: www.mediadesk.co.uk (in Wales: www.sgrin.co.uk)
EU: http://europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/mediapro/media_en.htm MEDIA Plus is a five year programme (2001-2005) of the European Union set up to strengthen Europe's film, television and new media industries. It supports the development, distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works. The sectors concerned are fiction (cinema and television), creative documentaries, animation and multimedia. The programme also supports business and legal training (marketing, intellectual property law), training in technology (computer graphics, multimedia) and courses in how to write screenplays for foreign audiences. Current deadlines for grant applications
MEDIA Plus is a five year programme (2001-2005) of the European Union set up to strengthen Europe's film, television and new media industries. It supports the development, distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works. The sectors concerned are fiction (cinema and television), creative documentaries, animation and multimedia. The programme also supports business and legal training (marketing, intellectual property law), training in technology (computer graphics, multimedia) and courses in how to write screenplays for foreign audiences.
Current deadlines for grant applications
1 September 2003 for:
Vocational Training Support (call no DG EAC/53/2003)
Documents can be downloaded atwww.mediadesk.co.uk/media.taf?_p=GDL0013819 September 2003 for:Growth and Audiovisual: i2i Audiovisual – 2003 (DG EAC/21/2003)Further information is available athttp://europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/media/index_en.html
19 September 2003 for:
Growth and Audiovisual: i2i Audiovisual – 2003 (DG EAC/21/2003)
Further information is available athttp://europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/media/index_en.html
22 September 2003 for:
Support for promotion and market access (call no 65-2003) (for actions organized between 1 Jan 2004 and 31 March 2004)
Further information is available at http://europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/media/promo_en.html31 October 2003 for:
31 October 2003 for:
Support for promotion and market access (call no 65-2003) (for actions organized between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2004)
Further information is available at http://europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/media/promo_en.html
Further information is available at http://europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/media/promo_en.html31 October 2003 for: for:Support for promotion and market access (call no 65-2003) (for actions organized between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2004)Further information is available at http://europa.eu.int/comm/avpolicy/media/promo_en.html
03 November 2003 for:
TV Broadcasting (call no 85/2002)
Further information is available at www.mediadesk.co.uk/media.taf?_p=GDL0300401 December 2003 for: for:Distribution Selective Scheme (call no 88/2002)Further information is available at www.mediadesk.co.uk/media.taf?_p=GDL00140
01 December 2003 for:
Distribution Selective Scheme (call no 88/2002)
Further information is available at www.mediadesk.co.uk/media.taf?_p=GDL00140
FURTHER INFORMATION IN PREVIOUS ALERTS
Cined@ys 2003Cinedays 2003 will take place from 10-24 October 2003. Cinedays encourages audiences to celebrate the richness and diversity of European films, past and present. Organisations who sign up to become Cinedays partners will receive a wide variety of free promotional material including a stand, brochures, leaflets, postcards, a trailer and the Cinedays logo. The various Cinedays activities will be publicised onwww.cineuropa.org - a pan-European website published in English, French, Italian and Spanish. Participants in Cinedays 2003 will be able to promote their involvement by listing their programmes, displaying their logo and including a link to their website onwww.cineuropa.org.To get involved in this year's initiative, please contact your regional MEDIA office (see web-sites above).
Cinedays 2003 will take place from 10-24 October 2003.
Cinedays encourages audiences to celebrate the richness and diversity of European films, past and present. Organisations who sign up to become Cinedays partners will receive a wide variety of free promotional material including a stand, brochures, leaflets, postcards, a trailer and the Cinedays logo.
The various Cinedays activities will be publicised onwww.cineuropa.org - a pan-European website published in English, French, Italian and Spanish. Participants in Cinedays 2003 will be able to promote their involvement by listing their programmes, displaying their logo and including a link to their website onwww.cineuropa.org.To get involved in this year's initiative, please contact your regional MEDIA office (see web-sites above).
Other
MERLIN Database on legal information relevant to the audiovisual Sector in Europe
The IRIS Merlin database enables you to access more than 2,500 articles reporting on legal events of relevance to the audiovisual industry. These articles describe relevant laws, decisions of various courts and administrative authorities, and policy documents from more than 50 countries. They also report on legal instruments, decisions and policy documents of major European and international institutions.
The database can be accessed athttp://merlin.obs.coe.int/search.php
Education and Training
EU: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/progr.html
The education and training programmes Leonardo da Vinci and Socrates provide funding for projects in the field of education and training in the arts, educational projects in schools on cultural themes and projects to raise cultural awareness. One of the key themes of the programmes is language learning.
Leonardo da Vinci II
UK: www.leonardo.org.ukEU: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/leonardo/leonardo2_en.html The Leonardo da Vinci programme focuses on vocational training.
EU: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/leonardo/leonardo2_en.html The Leonardo da Vinci programme focuses on vocational training.
The Leonardo da Vinci programme focuses on vocational training.
Deadlines 2003 -2004
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