Publiacqua launches Culture Call 2026: €150,000 for projects in 46

Publiacqua launches the Culture Call 2026

Publiacqua has announced the Culture Call 2026, allocating funds to back the production and delivery of cultural events in the 46 municipalities within its service area. The initiative aims to enhance local heritage and strengthen networks among theatres, foundations and contemporary art centres.

• Total funding: €150,000
• Co‑funding per project: up to €20,000 (up to 30% of total costs)
• Eligible applicants: non‑profit organisations, cultural enterprises and artistic bodies based or operating in the relevant territories
• Application deadline: 19 May 2026
• Evaluation criteria: project quality, expected beneficiaries, local partnerships, ability to promote the company image, and attention to sustainability and Agenda 2030 goals

According to Publiacqua president Nicola Perini, the call is part of a broader corporate social responsibility strategy aimed at promoting the area's historical, landscape and artistic assets, continuing the support provided between 2020 and 2025.