IGNITE Grants for Internationalisation and Inclusion

 

In the frame of the IGNITE project, the European Choral Association offers grants to organisations holding choral events, who are looking to:

  • attract an international audience, or
  • make their events more inclusive.

The aim is to help organisers cover additional costs connected to the internationalisation or greater inclusivity of their events.

In 2022, we launched the first IGNITE grant invitation and received 9 applications. The Commission awarded 3 financial grants to the following projects:

Lisbon Choral Conducting Masterclass, Lisbon, Portugal
IV Feria de Coro (4th National Choral Fair & EXPO), Burgos, Spain
Madrigal Ensemble Conducting Masterclass, Sofia, Bulgaria

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 GRANTS are now open until the 28th of February. Read the complete call below：

Call 2023

Deadline:  28 of February 2023

Funding Conditions:

  • All organisations organising relevant events are eligible to apply. It is not required to be a member of the European Choral Association.
  • Physical persons are not eligible for this call
  • To be eligible, events should take place before the end of October 2024
  • Events may be online, physical or hybrid and must involve training
  • Concerts and competitions are not eligible

A maximum of 2000 € will be granted per event.

Please Click Here to Go to the Application Form.

Contact: Jozi.Vovk@EuropeanChoralAssociation.org

Good luck with your application!

Call 2022

Deadline: 10 June 2022
Expected Notification of results: by end of June 2022

Please Click Here to Go to the Application Form

In the frame of the IGNITE project, the European Choral Association is pleased to be able to offer grants to organisations holding choral events, who are looking to:
– attract international audience, or
– make their events more inclusive.

All organisations holding relevant events are welcome to apply. It is not a requirement to be a member of the European Choral Association. Private persons are not eligible for this call.

To be eligible, events should take place before the end of October 2024. Events may be online, physical or hybrid and must involve training. Concerts and competitions are not eligible.

A maximum of 2000€ is available per event.

The aim is to help organisers cover additional costs connected to the internationalisation or greater inclusivity of their events. Eligible costs include:
– Fees for international speakers/lecturers
– Travel expenses, accommodation expenses for international speakers/lecturers or persons accompanying participants with special needs
– Other expenses for improving the accessibility for people with disabilities
– Renting technical equipment for translations
– Fees for technicians
– Fees for translators

If you have any questions, please contact Joži Vovk at jozi.vovk@EuropeanChoralAssociation.org 

Good luck with your application!