Call for proposals: Cultures in Dialogue, Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt. Deadline: 7 February 2026.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Egypt invites Egyptian and Dutch cultural organizations to submit project proposals that strengthen cooperation between Egypt and the Netherlands. This open call supports arts and culture projects that contribute to social and cultural development, (in)tangible heritage preservation, creative industries, sustainability, intercultural dialogue and knowledge-exchange. A Dutch component or Dutch-Egyptian collaboration is necessary for selection of the project. Interdisciplinary projects are highly encouraged.
Submitted projects should be in the fields of cultural heritage, design, visual arts, performing arts, music & film and contribute to the following objectives:
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Supporting and empowering the Egyptian and Dutch cultural scenes;
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Strengthening cultural exchange and intercultural dialogue;
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Promoting sustainable preservation of (in)tangible cultural heritage;
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Strengthening bilateral relations between Egypt and the Netherlands and the positive visibility of the Netherlands and the Dutch cultural sector in Egypt.
To be eligible for a contribution to funding, the proposed activities must contribute to at least one of these objectives.
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Center for Intercultural Dialogue 