Programme LV04 “Conservation and Revitalisation of Cultural and Natural heritage” LatviaSanita Rancāne - Delekolē, Ministry of Culture of the Republic of LatviaOverview of the programmes in PA17, EEA Grants 2009-2014

• The Small Grant Scheme is aimed at the development of cooperation in the sphere of culture between professional cultural service providers in the Donor states and in Latvia.

• Supported activities include organization of exhibitions, plays (performances), concerts, festivals and other cultural events.

• Supported fields:- music, - dance,- theater,- circus,- visual and audiovisual art (including new media),- design,- photography,- literature,- cinema (participation in festivals).

Supported activities

Degree of artistic expression, creativity and novelty of the proposed project activities; Promotion of horizontal priorities (good governance, sustainable economic development, social sustainability, equal opportunities and environmental considerations);

Promotion of cultural diversity, tolerance, intercultural dialogue and the synergy of different culture areas.

• Partnership is mandatory

Specific selection criteria(in the area of arts)

• One open call, end of the call 20.12.2013;

• Quality criteria are evaluated by external experts (procurement procedure);

• Administrative, eligibility criteria are evaluated by selection committee. Criteria are divided into adjustable and non-adjustable criteria;

• Length of the evaluation process - ~4 months.

Selection procedure

• 11/38 projects approved;

• 3/11 were approved in August,2015 (money transfer from administrative costs);

• 11 projects are implemented in cooperation with donor partners;

• 1 project extension.

Results

• http://www.km.gov.lv/en/eea-grants-culture/

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