The Icelandic Centre for Research
Culture Moves Europe - Individual Mobility Grants Open for Applications
7th October 2026
Applications are now open for Culture Moves Europe, a European funding programme providing mobility grants for artists and cultural and creative sector professionals to undertake learning and professional development trips within Europe. Application deadline is 30 April 2027.
The grants aim to support international exchange, knowledge sharing and professional development for artists and professionals working in the cultural and creative sectors.
Eligible fields
Architecture
Cultural heritage
Design
Literature
Music
Performing arts
Visual arts
Who can apply?
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Applications can be submitted by individuals or by groups of up to five participants.
Individuals can apply for a mobility period of 7–60 days. Groups of up to five people can apply for a mobility period of 1–3 weeks.
The mobility project must take place in one destination, and applicants must include an invitation letter from a host as part of their application.
The grant includes
€85 per day
€400 for travel costs
The funding is intended to support the applicant's travel and time spent carrying out their project with a host or partner organisation.
Application and further information
The application deadline is 30 April 2027, with applications assessed monthly until the deadline.
More information is available on the European Commission's website: Culture Moves Europe – Individual Mobility
For full details on the funding opportunity and eligibility requirements, see the Call for Individual Mobility 2026–2027 – PDF