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Welcome to the website of the European Cultural Contact Point Ireland.
Cultural contact points have been established in the Member States and in most of the other countries taking part in the programme. They are responsible for promoting the programme, facilitating the participation of as many cultural professionals as possible, ensuring an exchange of information with national cultural institutions, maintaining contact between the participants in the various Community programmes and a link with the other sources of information on the various Community programmes.
Context
Cultural Contact Points (CCPs) operate in all countries participating in the EU Culture Programme 2007–2013. Their role is to promote the programme at local, regional and national level.
The Culture Programme 2007–2013 was established to enhance the cultural area shared by Europeans, which is based on a common cultural heritage through the development of cooperation activities among cultural operators from 36 eligible countries.
The programme supports cultural organisations who work in the field of culture by offering financial support and has secured €400 million in funding over the seven-year period of the programme.
CCP Ireland
The CCP Ireland is co-funded by the Commission and the Arts Council, which houses its offices. Although based at the Arts Council the priorities and objectives are defined by the Commission.
The role of the CCP Ireland is to provide practical information, advice and technical assistance and support to those applying for funding under the EU Culture Programme 2007–2013.
We do this by:
- providing assistance to people applying for funding through the Culture Programme 2007–2013;
- hosting information seminars and networking events throughout the year assisting people to work trans-nationally across Europe and establish connections and partnerships;
- helping interested parties engage in collaborative projects with colleagues elsewhere in Europe and beyond.
Further information
On this website you will find information regarding the funding available under the programme and details of how to make a funding application.
You can find answers to some frequently asked questions and you can also view case studies of projects previously funded under the programme.
Email: ccp@artscouncil.ie
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