The Lithuanian Culture Council announces the acceptance of applications for a new funding program - “ Development of New Products and / or Services for Cultural and Art Organizations ”. This is by far the largest measure to reduce the cultural impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine. The new funding program promotes the continuity of the activities of cultural and artistic organizations and the development of digital cultural products and services, with the active involvement of artists. A total of € 10 million has been allocated to this program. provided for in the Plan of Measures of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania for Economic Promotion and Mitigation of the Consequences of the Spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
EUR 10 million to ensure the continuity of cultural and artistic organizations
Lithuanian Council for Culture,
22 May 2020, Lithuania
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