OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER PROCEDURE BG-RRP-11.024
The National Culture Fund, in its capacity as the Monitoring and Reporting Structure under the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Republic of Bulgaria, announces the opening of a call for project proposals under Procedure BG-RRP-11.024: Grant Scheme “Presentation to the Bulgarian Public of Contemporary European Productions in the CCIs Sector.”
- Opening date: June 27, 2025
Objective of the Procedure
To enhance access of the Bulgarian public to high-quality cultural productions by encouraging demand and distribution and by promoting adaptation to digital opportunities for the dissemination and marketing of cultural content.
This initiative also aims to address societal challenges related to European identity and cohesion — notably the absence of "bridges" connecting various societal groups and territories. These include issues such as social exclusion, the need for stronger intercultural connections, and the development of a shared sense of belonging grounded in our cultural diversity and common heritage.
The ultimate goal is to reinforce social values, identity, democracy, and community engagement through culture.
Eligible projects must involve the presentation and/or distribution in regional centers (oblast cities) across the six NUTS2 planning regions of Bulgaria of existing contemporary European cultural productions in the CCIs sector.
Eligible Applicants
- Private cultural organizations, as defined in Art. 10, para. 1, item 1 of the Law on Protection and Development of Culture (registered under the Commercial Act, Non-Profit Legal Entities Act, or Cooperatives Act);
- Creative unions — non-profit associations uniting professionals in the field of culture (Art. 10, para. 3);
- Cultural organizations under Art. 4, para. 1 — state and municipal cultural institutions;
- Regional cultural institutes under Art. 9, para. 1;
- Organizations operating under the Law on Community Centers (Chitalishta);
- Individuals with Bulgarian citizenship, registered as self-employed (including informal artist collectives).
Funding and Financial Terms
- Total grant amount for this second call: BGN 1,211,688.28
(This is the remaining budget after a 50% reduction under the Recovery and Resilience Plan and after funding 47 projects in the first round.) - Grant intensity:
- 90% of eligible expenses covered by the grant
- 10% co-financing by the beneficiaries
- Minimum grant per applicant: BGN 20,000
- Maximum grant per applicant: BGN 120,000
Eligible Activities
- Presentation and/or distribution of existing contemporary European productions in the CCIs sector to Bulgarian audiences, including through diverse methods and communication channels;
- Adaptation of cultural product(s) for different social groups, locations, and audiences, including non-traditional formats;
- Organization and implementation of accompanying events such as:
- workshops, residencies, seminars, performances, critical discussions, lectures, screenings, installations, labs, educational and cultural events;
- Creation of translations and subtitles, including simultaneous or consecutive interpretation related to the presentation of the cultural product(s);
- Development of a portfolio of the organization and the cultural product to promote the specific work;
- Creation of digital content to increase access to existing cultural products, including integration into mobile apps, virtual tours, digital exhibitions, etc.;
- Marketing and advertising, development of informational and illustrative materials.
Project Duration
The implementation period of each project must not exceed 12 months from the project start date indicated by the applicant.
All project activities must be completed by March 31, 2026, at the latest.
Application Details
- Call duration: 2 months
- Deadline for applications: August 27, 2025, at 17:30 (5:30 PM)
- Applications must be submitted only electronically, via the EUMIS 2020 Information System: https://eumis2020.government.bg
- All proposals must be signed with a qualified electronic signature (QES).
Applicants may submit requests for clarifications no later than 21 days before the deadline.
Answers will be published in the EUMIS 2020 system within 10 days, but no later than 14 days before the deadline.
