Project Development Workshop for Inter-City Partnerships
27, 28, 29 January 2026
Armaş Foundation, İzmit/Kocaeli
As CultureCIVIC, we are organising a ‘Project Development Workshop for Inter-City Partnerships’ to strengthen applications for the Inter-City Networking Grants. The workshop aims to encourage horizontal cooperation between civil society organisations and culture and arts producers operating in different cities, deepen the concept of inter-city partnerships, and strengthen participatory relationships.
The workshop focuses on transforming project ideas into joint production and establishing an inter-city cooperation approach. This gathering, which will bring together cultural-artistic and civil society actors from different cities, aims to support mutual learning while contributing to the establishment of a common language and a sustainable foundation for future collaborations.
Participation is free of charge. Intercity travel, accommodation and meal expenses will be covered by CultureCIVIC. Accommodation will be provided in rooms for 2 or 3 people. The venue only offers vegan and vegetarian menus.
Places are limited to 15 people. Participation of one person from each institution is envisaged. Full participation in the workshop for three days is expected. The workshop will take place in Turkish.
You can access the application form via the learning area on our website.
Important Note: Participation in the workshop does not guarantee or prioritise the receipt of any grant.
Who Can Apply?
The workshop is open to civil society organisations developing project ideas for the Inter-City Network Development Grant Programme. The following conditions must be met to apply for the workshop:
- Applying on behalf of a civil society organisation (association, foundation, cooperative, professional organisation) that has legal personality and has been operating for at least four years, in accordance with the application criteria of the Inter-City Networking Grants,
- The applicant must have previously applied to at least one CultureCIVIC grant programme call and not have received support under the Inter-City Networking Grants,
- A project idea covering multiple cities and strengthening inter-city dialogue and cooperation must be presented.
Evaluation criteria
Applications will be considered through a two-stage evaluation process.
In the technical evaluation stage, applications are expected to be complete.
In the content evaluation stage, the potential for inter-city co-production, the feasibility of the partnership structure, the consistency of the activity and budget design, the clarity of the monitoring approach, and the design of public outputs will be considered.
A participant distribution that takes into account geographical and thematic diversity and participation from different cities is targeted.
Calendar
The deadline for applications is 4 January 2026.
Results will be announced by email on Monday, 12 January 2026, and workshop details and travel information will be shared with participants.