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Ecology and climate: Event and/or work tool
What
An event (in-person, digital or hybrid) – such as a workshop or discussion series – that aims to increase sustainability in the cultural sector, and/or a practical work tool – such as a guide or checklist – for cultural institutions and organisations that want to promote ecological sustainability.
For Whom
Cultural institutions and organisations
Selection Criteria
- A model event or tool that is transferable
- Project participants have expertise in ecology and climate
- Implementation according to professional standards
- Open to the public
In addition to these specific criteria, the apply.
Financial Contribution
- Maximum grant of CHF 50,000. The grant may include the following:
- For an event: a contribution towards the conception costs (curating), fees for the invited experts for ecology and climate, a contribution towards the specific communication measures
- For a work tool: a contribution towards the concept design costs (publisher) and a contribution towards the publication costs and/or translation costs.
Content Of Application
- Description of the planned event concept (incl. final programme with all invitees)
- Implementation plan
- Budget and financial plan (incl. information regarding all financial assistance requested from third parties)
- Current CV of the event organisers and invitees
- In the case of an exclusively virtual event, a compelling national or international online strategy must be demonstrated
- Additionally for a work tool: project description and PDF of the planned work tool
Format-specific Exclusion Criteria
- Grants towards infrastructure, equipment and operating costs, as well as maintenance costs in the case of a digital format
- Grants towards the presentation of artistic works (including exhibitions, performances, etc.)
- Grants towards an event with outreach and/or an event that promotes the cause
- Private event for an expert audience
Application Deadlines and Decision Timelines
Funding requests up to CHF 25,000 | Funding requests over CHF 25’000 | |
Submission deadline | Open year-round | Open year-round |
Earliest start date for the project | Eight weeks after submitting the application | Four months after submitting the application |
Notification of decision | Within eight weeks | Within four months |