Short Description
The Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue are born from the collective efforts of over 200 young representatives from the civil society of over 20 countries, who gathered at the Forum des Mondes
Méditerranéens in February 2022 in Marseille. Their recommendations, alongside the call of Ministers of
Culture of the Euro-Mediterranean region in June of the same year in Naples, inspired the 43 Member States of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership to endorse it to further promote the diversity and shared identity of the Mediterranean and contribute to a better mutual understanding of its peoples.
Building on this youth-driven momentum of shared ambition, the ALF and the UfM worked together in close collaboration with young civil society representatives and governments to design and launch this initiative.
This collaborative and open approach ensures that it remains rooted in the ambitions and voices of the youth at its core.
Alexandria and Tirana have been nominated as Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue for 2025. In this context, the ALF decided to organise its ALForum in Tirana in June 2025 and is now launching this open call to support cultural and intercultural activities in Alexandria.
This call reaffirms the ALF’s commitment to supporting cities as dynamic spaces for intercultural dialogue and as engines for cooperation between local administrations, intercultural entities or equivalent organisations through artistic performances, interactive initiatives and dialogue in shaping more inclusive societies.
Funding Categories
Applications should be complete and comprehensive and provide a detailed breakdown of how the funds will be used (venues, equipment, materials, fees, local transportation, main meals, international travel, accommodation and other necessary elements to carry out the proposed activity), ensuring all elements are covered.
It is strongly recommended that each applicant cover part of the costs of the proposed activity with their own means or through the local partner/administration. This will not only generate a leverage effect on available resources but will also contribute to increasing the number of beneficiaries.
The selected applications will receive a lump sum to cover the costs of implementing the proposed activities. Funding will be provided according to the following categories:
Small scale: Up to 2.500 euro (covering a maximum of three individuals)
Medium scale: Between 2.500 and 5.000 euro (covering a maximum of five individuals)
Eligibility
We are seeking intercultural entities or equivalent capable of designing and implementing cultural and
intercultural activities in indoor venues or outdoor public spaces in Alexandria (non-profit-no ticket sales) to be carried out between October and December 2025 that 1) demonstrate the power of culture as a tool for social inclusion; 2) showcase the diversity of the Euro-Mediterranean region and create a sense of unity through different forms of arts and 3) provide a vibrant and interactive setting that connects with the people of Alexandria.
Interested intercultural entities or equivalent of the 43 countries of the Euro-Mediterranean region (Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, The Netherlands, Tunisia and Türkiye) are invited to submit their proposals (in English, French or Arabic).
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
This call is being developed within the framework of the EU Grant Phase VII in accordance with the ALF
Multiannual Work Programme 2025-2028. The total indicative amount allocated to this call is 30.000 euro.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Alexandria, Egypt
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 20 September 2025
Website Link: https://alf.website/en/call-to-support-cultural/
