The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) was founded in Geneva in 1954 by the Swiss philosopher, Denis de Rougemont.
At the heart of its work is the notion that cultural cooperation and artistic activities which cross boundaries are important factors in the integration of Europe.
ECF support the arts across Europe by investing in people and projects whose work is innovative and border-crossing. This involves giving young people the chance to make the most of their creativity and have their work displayed and discussed in mainstream media. It means encouraging open artistic exchange, through special collaborative projects and by funding the travel of artists and cultural workers.

ECF Funding and Awards

Funding possibilities for individuals:

ECF Grants - Artistic projects
Grants for outstanding artistic projects which show vision in illuminating the issues of diversity in Europe (organisations may also apply). Read more on this web page: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/grants/#artistic...

STEP beyond
ECF mobility grants for artists, cultural operators, journalists, translators and researchers travelling within the wider Europe (including Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan). Read more on this web page: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/programmes/mobil...

Funding possibilities for cultural organisations:
ECF Grants - Artistic projects & 'Making collaboration work'
Grants for outstanding artistic projects which show vision in illuminating the issues of diversity in Europe (individuals may also apply); and also grants which stimulate collaboration between cultural organisations. Applications from Balkan countries are strongly encouraged. Read more on this web page: http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/we-support-cultu...

EPIM Grants - Grants aimed at strengthening the role played by NGOs active on migration and integration issues. EPIM (European Programme for Integration and Migration) is a consortium of foundations, of which the ECF is a member.
Awards
The ECF Princess Margriet Award
A new award - honouring our former President - which gives recognition to artists and cultural organisations from across Europe whose exceptional art works and groundbreaking initiatives give us a positive understanding of European cultural diversity.
Cultural Policy Research Award (CPR Award)
A competition for cultural policy scholars and PhD students under the age of 35.
Prix Europa

For further information about award please follow these links:

http://www.eurocult.org/we-focus-on/routes-award/

http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/we-advocate/rese...

http://www.eurocult.org/we-support-cultural-cooperation/we-support-cultu...