Creative Europe 2021-2027

Following the publication of the Government’s EU negotiation mandate on 27 February 2020, the UK will not be seeking to participate in the next Creative Europe programme, due to start in Summer 2021.

The 2021-2027 programme is expected to have an increased budget of €1.85 billion, with increased focus on cross-border collaborations and sectors such as virtual reality and digital innovation.

As our participation guidance page advises, this will not affect projects funded under the current programme (which runs from 2014 - 2020) which will receive funding for their full duration under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, including projects that continue after 1 January 2021.

From January 2021 the UK will no longer participate in the Creative Europe programme, however it will still be possible for UK organisations to take part in a reduced way. For example:

  • In the culture sector UK organisations can still participate in Cooperation Projects in a limited way as Associate Partners and can also continue to be members of some Platforms and Networks.
  • In the audiovisual sector a limited number of places on training and networking opportunities funded by Creative Europe are available to applicants from non-participating countries.

More information on the successor programme can be found on the EU commission website.