There is time until September 26, 2024 to respond to the invitation ofSoka Gakkai Italian Buddhist Institute  relating to paths to enhance the artistic expression of young people under 35 (70% of the team involved must be under 35).

Contributions of between 50 thousand and 150 thousand euros are expected to realize ideas centered on the theme of art and culture, with artistic projects involving the production of visual arts, music, theater and performing arts, cinema and digital media, literature and writing creative.

The initiative falls within the intervention area of ​​Culture as an expression of the human spirit capable of freeing individuals from the limits of narrow views, connecting the different peoples of the world and uniting them towards the search for their common humanity.

Organizations having one of the following legal forms can participate: Association; Unrecognized association; Committee; Foundation; Social cooperative society; Social cooperative limited liability company, Non-governmental organisation.

The results of the selection will be notified within 45 working days following the closing of the time window. The projects must guarantee the achievement of at least 2 of the following specific objectives:

• support and promote creativity and innovation among young artists, offering funding for projects that reflect originality, talent and commitment in the artistic and cultural sector.
• Contribute to making artistic works and events more accessible and inclusive for the public (for example, through free access programs, translations into other languages, accessibility for people with disabilities, valorization of different cultures).
• Increase young people's enthusiasm for art, through innovative proposals that can create engaging artistic experiences, inspire and transform the perception of art in new generations.

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