Publiacqua launches Culture Grant 2026: €150,000 for projects in its

Publiacqua launches the Culture Grant 2026

Publiacqua has announced the Culture Grant 2026, allocating a total budget of €150,000 to finance the production and delivery of cultural events in the 46 municipalities served by the company.

• Total funding: €150,000
• Co‑funding per project: up to €20,000 (covering up to 30% of total costs)
• Eligible applicants: non-profit organizations, cultural enterprises and arts-sector bodies with headquarters or activities in the relevant territories
• Application deadline: 19 May 2026

Evaluation criteria prioritize project quality, expected number of beneficiaries, local partnerships, the ability to promote the company’s image, and attention to sustainability and the UN Agenda 2030 goals. The call aims to strengthen local cultural networks, including theatres, foundations and contemporary art centres, continuing support provided between 2020 and 2025.

Nicola Perini, president of Publiacqua, stated that the grant is part of a broader corporate social responsibility strategy to enhance local historical, landscape and artistic heritage.