We unite 191 socio-cultural organisations in 39 countries across Europe and beyond, creating opportunities for training, cooperation, and advocacy. Together, we strive to transform practices and territories.
Events
Culture Converge 2026
Our exploration of socio-cultural centres as defenders of democratic participation will continue at Culture Converge 2026, our annual conference coming up on May 20th - 22nd.
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Events
Up Grants 2026
Our microgrants programme is back, with a focus on democracy and participation. Submit your project for a chance to gain funding and visibility.
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Advocacy resources
Our statement on the dual use of Horizon Europe funding
It is timely to invest in genuine advancement and vision: we call on Horizon Europe to remain a defence-free programme.
Programmes
Make sure you are not a bot
A cycle of six online training sessions plus a set of educational audio capsules to guide you on your path towards digital sovereignty.
Events
The FULCRUM Moment: Weaving the Future of Socio-Culture, Together
As the FULCRUM journey nears its conclusion, we are delighted to invite you The FULCRUM Moment, set to take place on March 26th 2026.
Brussels
Advocacy resources
The EU Backoffice
Discover the podcast series that we produce together with Reset! Network, and dive into the EU cultural policy-making process with us.
Advocacy resources
On the cultural participation of youth and marginalised groups: policy brief
What structural barriers keep youth and marginalised groups from meaningfully engaging with the socio-cultural life of their communities?
Events
Lights On 2026: Reimagining Democracy
You can now apply to the next edition of our flagship training programme for young cultural professionals.
Tampere
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News
Introducing JuST
January 2025 marked the beginning of JuST, our new four-year framework project funded by Creative Europe's networks strand.