Where the money is committed
This programme commits its whole allocation to one programme area.
Programme· SK-CULTURE · 2021–2028
Culture driven local development
Increased participation, sustainability and diversity in arts, culture and cultural heritage.
Programme objective, as agreed.
Allocation
€53m
Allocation by financial mechanism: EEA Grants 100%.
- EEA Grants €53m
- Norway Grants None
Funded by EEA Grants
€6.2m 12% of allocation
Contracted in signed projects
3
Projects signed
3
Donor programme partners
15
Documents published
| Programme area | Allocation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Culture PA05 | €53m | 100.0% |
Who runs it
Responsible bodies
- Programme operator
- Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic
- National focal point
- Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic
- Short name
- SK-CULTURE
- Type
- Programme Agreement
Donor programme partners
Institutions from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway working on this programme.
Bilateral ambitions
The programme aims to deepen long-term bilateral cooperation through cultural partnerships, residencies, joint heritage preservation, and collaborative artistic initiatives, fostering mutual understanding and shared cultural development.
Conditions in the programme agreement
8 concerns were recorded against this programme when it was agreed.
- At least 20% of the total eligible expenditure of the programme shall be made available for artistic and cultural creation, exchange and mobility to enhance bilateral cooperation
- Consultation with relevant stakeholders shall be carried out during the development of the concept note.
- The maximum level of funding for investment in infrastructure and equipment (hard measures) shall be 60% of the total eligible expenditure of the programme.
- The programme shall contribute to greater awareness of the culture of social, ethnic and cultural minorities and groups.
- The programme shall strengthen the capacity of art, culture and cultural heritage to drive sustainable local development, resilience and social cohesion, especially through strengthening democracy, resistance to disinformation, hate speech and extremism and increasing participation and community engagement fostering respect, diversity, inclusion, the freedom of cultural expression and open dialogue, particularly in disadvantaged areas.
- The programme shall support artistic and cultural creation, exchange and mobility with a focus on networked cooperation between cultural operators and local stakeholders in cultural programming and education to enhance outreach and to promote human rights, cultural diversity, and the participation and cultural self-expression of women, social, ethnic and cultural minorities, and persons in vulnerable situations with specific regard to Roma.
- The programme shall support the sustainable revitalisation of cultural heritage sites, with specific regard to UNESCO World Heritage Properties, to create vibrant and inclusive cultural and community hubs that reflect the local identity, respond to local needs and harness the economic potential of local cultural resources.
- The public institution(s) in the Slovak Republic in charge of the relevant policy area(s) shall be actively involved in the preparation and implementation of the programme, specifically as member(s) of the Cooperation Committee.
The 3 projects
€6.2m of awarded grant.
Signed per year
- 3 2026
- Smallest grant
- €500k
- Median
- €2.2m
- Largest
- €3.5m
| Largest projects | Signed | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Monumenta III The Monuments Board of the Slovak Republic | 13 October 2026 | €3.5m |
| Culture SiTY City of Trenčín | 2 September 2026 | €2.2m |
| Contemporary Culture Forum: Research-Driven Insights and Strategies Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava | 14 October 2026 | €500k |
Documents and calls
Published against this programme.
| Type | Document | Version date | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call | Vyzva_CLD01_priloha3_Metodika_participativneho_planovania | 16 June 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Vyzva_CLD01_priloha2_Vyberova_komisia_statut_a_rokovaci_poriadok | 16 June 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Vyzva_CLD01_priloha1_Vyberove_kriteria | 16 June 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Call_CLD01_annex3_Participatory_Planning_Methodology | 16 June 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Call_CLD01_annex2_Selection_Committee_Status_and_Rules_of_Procedure | 16 June 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Call_CLD01_annex1_Selection_Criteria | 16 June 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Vyzva_CLD01_Text | 16 June 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Call_CLD01_text | 16 June 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Vyzva_CLD02_priloha2_Vyberova_komisia_statut_a_rokovaci_poriadok | 21 May 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Vyzva_CLD02_priloha1_Vyberove_ kriteria | 21 May 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Vyzva_CLD02_text | 21 May 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Call_CLD02_annex2_Selection_Committee_Status_and_Rules_of_Procedure | 21 May 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Call_CLD02_annex1_Selection_Criteria | 21 May 2026 | 1.0 |
| Call | Call_CLD02_text | 21 May 2026 | 1.0 |
| Programme Agreement | Programme agreement SK-CULTURE | 17 April 2026 | 1.0 |
- Sustainable Heritage Restoration and Revitalisation Deadline 5 October 2026
- Cultural Cooperation Deadline 5 August 2026