Europe to the region 2026

What are the priorities of the program?

Activities in line with the programme and the objectives of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026
Support for festivals and events
Development of cultural tourism

Who can apply?

Eligible entities are:

• Municipalities and towns within the territory of the Trenčín Self-Governing Region (TSK)

• Civic associations

• Non-profit organizations providing generally beneficial services

• Legal entities authorized to conduct business

• Foundations

• Non-investment funds

• Interest associations of legal entities

• Regional tourism organizations

• Local tourism organizations

Additional conditions for participation:

• The eligible area for project implementation and its activities is the territory of the Trenčín Self-Governing Region, excluding the city of Trenčín.

• The applicant’s registered seat must be strictly located within the Trenčín Self-Governing Region.

• Not eligible to apply are organizations established by a municipality, a self-governing region, or the state.

• Not eligible to apply are natural persons or sole traders (SZČO).

Call for Applications

Call opening date: 1 December 2025
Application deadline: 12 January 2026

Total allocated funding: €150,000

Sub-programmes of the call:

• Support for small projects (maximum grant €5,000).

• Support for large-scale festivals and events (maximum grant €10,000).

How to apply?

Applications for grants may be submitted electronically via the system egrant.sk.
To successfully submit an application, all conditions must be met and all required information provided.