Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia announces Workshop on Diversity Process Support (Switzerland)

Funding Information

• Maximum grant of: CHF 50,000.
• The grant covers the costs of obtaining external expertise for the diversity process.
• The institution/organisation must make its own appropriate contribution.

Eligibility Criteria

• Cultural institutions and organisations (who have taken part in Pro Helvetia’s diversity process support workshop)
• Organisations may participate in the workshop with a maximum of two persons, at least one of whom must have managerial responsibility (board of directors, executive board, HR manager, etc.)

Ineligibility Criteria

• Grants towards infrastructure, equipment and operating costs
• Grants towards the organisation’s communication measures
• Cultural institutions or organisations that are not publicly funded

Selection Criteria

• Structural fields of action are recognised and clearly identified (HR policy, work and decision-making processes, programme design, etc.).
• The diversity process must be supported by the management and appropriate resources should be made available for this purpose.
• The diversity process occurs on multiple organisational levels and in an intersectional manner.
• The diversity process promises sustainable transformation potential.
• The process support is professional and of reputable quality in relation to diversity in organisational development.

Application Requirements

• The organisation’s self-assessment with regard to diversity
• Process description
• Objective
• Implementation plan
• Budget and financial plan (incl. information regarding all financial assistance requested from third parties)
• Current CV of the intended diversity experts (incl. contracts, if already available)

For more information, visit Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia.