Grants for Classical and Contemporary Dance Groups 2024 (Greece)

The grants of the Ministry of Health through the Register of Cultural Bodies, they also target the 2024 in strengthening and highlighting the actors and artists of modern culture and at the same time, to the extent that it is relevant, they help the public to stay, to coexist and to renews his interest in the actions and initiatives that contemporary artistic creation can offer.

This call aims to support the production of classical and contemporary dance, related festivals as well as activities such as conferences, symposia, lectures, educational programs about dance, participation in tours, international actions, events, etc., which can contribute to the development and promoting the art of dance.

Objectives of the Ministry of Health in the context of this call

• The support and development of contemporary artistic creation and production
• The highlighting of new and original/innovative ideas of artistic expression and cultural action
• The support of the work of young artists and the strengthening of new artistic currents
• The development of the public and the diffusion of cultural goods among citizens
• The strengthening of cross-sectoral/cross-artistic actions of Contemporary Culture and the encouragement of creative synergies in Greece and internationally
• The strengthening of the cultural and creative economy as a pillar of social and economic development and the creation of new jobs
• The development of actions in the Region with the aim of supporting and exploiting the human potential of each region and contributing to the economic revitalization of local societies
• The promotion of equality in access, participation and familiarization with contemporary cultural development, with an emphasis on young people, susceptible and vulnerable social groups, as well as special audiences
• Strengthening social cohesion and contributing to the acceptance of diversity
• The empowerment of knowledge for an even more sustainable environment, through responsible social actions
• The promotion of digital transformation and digital innovation in the field of culture
• Strengthening the prestige and reputation of Greek contemporary artistic creation abroad and highlighting Greece as a strong and recognizable pole of development of Contemporary Culture

Funding Information

• The categories of amounts for which grant proposals can be submitted for this call are €15,000, €25,000 and €35,000. Particularly:
  • For the amount of €15000, it is a condition that the organization has implemented one (1) professional production. Organizations that have more productions to their credit, but are applying for a small amount, can also apply in this specific category.
  • For the amount of €25,000, the condition is that the organization has implemented three (3) professional productions in the last four (4) years (from 2020 to 2023).
  • For the amount of €35,000, the condition is that the organization has implemented four (4) professional productions in the last five (5) years (from 2019 to 2023).
  • Proposals of €20,000 or more must be accompanied by a budget report signed and stamped by an active accountant/tax preparer (i.e. from the AADE Registry) in order to be accepted for evaluation.

Which proposals can be funded under this call?

• Productions of classical and contemporary dance works
• Dance festival
• Activities such as conferences, symposia, lectures and educational programs related to dance
• Participation in tours, international actions and events that contribute to the development and promotion of the art of dance

Which proposals are outside the scope of this call?

• Proposals submitted by those supervised and regularly subsidized by the Ministry of Health.
• Grant proposals to cover operational costs, equipment and building infrastructure
• Suggestions that do not relate to the subject of modern culture (e.g. folk art and tradition, dances of the salsa genre, rumba, ballroom dance in general)
• Proposals that did not receive a grant in the context of previous invitations from the Ministry of Health.
• Proposals which themselves or their drafts have already been presented to the public by the institution

Eligibility Criteria

• Legal Entities of Private or Public Law of a non-profit nature, with cultural and/or public benefit purposes that have been established by 31/10/2023.
• In the case of cooperation between bodies, the proposal is submitted by the main body implementing the action and a cooperation agreement signed by the cooperating parties is submitted. If a foreign body participates, the proposal is submitted by the Greek body.
• What is the necessary condition for submitting a proposal regarding the production of dance performances?
  • In the case of production of dance performances, the number of performances to be given should not be less than four (4).

Evaluation Criteria

• General Criteria:
  • The relevance of the proposal to the priorities of the Ministry of Health.
  • The coherence of the proposal with the theme of the Invitation, its content and its artistic perfection
  • Adequate proposal development, comprehensive and documented planning and realistic time planning
  • Realistic budgeting and adequate documentation and analysis of financial data
  • Cooperation with professionals in the field during the planning and implementation of the proposal
  • The overall cultural and artistic activity of the organization/group in the field of modern culture, the culture of collaborations it has developed and its participation in important events in Greece and abroad (e.g. festivals, programs, collaborations, etc.)
  • Securing any other sources of funding for the implementation of the proposal (private, national, European sources/programs, alternative forms of funding, etc.)
• Specific evaluation criteria for proposals related to dance productions, actions and events:
  • The creative and aesthetic approach of the project
  • Strengthening the promotion and promotion of Greek choreographic creation and the Greek dance community
  • The experimental approach to the art of dance as a broad field of perception regarding the evolution of movement, dramaturgy, structure, style and form
  • The technical perfection of the movement but also the development of the motor perception of the improvisation of the groups
  • The educational dimension of actions and events
  • The promotion of collaborations with artists and groups from Greece and abroad
• Special evaluation criteria for proposals related to periodical dance events (festivals, biennials, etc.), educational actions and tours:
  • The realization of performances (festivals and/or tours) in areas outside urban centers
  • The mobility of the schemes both in Greece and abroad and their participation in international festivals, programs and collaborations.

For more information, visit Ministry of Culture.