Government launches €1 million to internationalize Portuguese culture

The Program to Support the Internationalization of Portuguese Culture opens applications on November 2nd with grants of up to €50,000 per project.

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The Government has announced the opening of applications for the Program to Support the Internationalization of Portuguese Culture 2027, with a budget of 1 million euros, aimed at strengthening the presence of Portuguese cultural initiatives in international circuits.

The Government has launched the Program to Support the Internationalization of Portuguese Culture 2027, with a budget of 1 million euros from the Cultural Development Fund. The objective is to support Portuguese cultural projects with global expansion potential.
The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, highlighted the program's importance for "projecting Portugal in the world" and "strengthening the Portuguese presence in international circuits," opening doors to "new audiences to conquer and many collaboration opportunities."
The program offers a maximum grant of €50,000 per application, covering up to 80% of eligible expenses. The covered areas include cultural heritage, artistic creation, and cultural and creative activities.
Applications can be submitted between November 2, 2026, and January 4, 2027, through the government's official portal.
Based on information from the official source: Governo de Portugal - Comunicação (30/10/2026)