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• Call (CA)

• Call (ES)

February 24th to March 17th 2025.

Enquiries may be made throughout the application period until the last day at 2pm.

This grant call is aimed at the international programming of artists outside Spain in the fields of performing arts and music, as well as composition and performance of the Catalan repertoire for classical and contemporary music, that contribute to the projection and dissemination of Catalan artistic creation abroad on the professional circuit.

For the purposes of these guidelines, an international venue means a festival, facility or exhibition circuit outside of Spain.

Eligible performances need to fulfill the following requirements:

• The international venue must have been operating for at least three years, counting from the year prior to the call.
• The international venue must programme at least three groups (from music and/or the performing arts fields). For performances of Catalan repertoire compositions commissioned by the venue, at least one performance must be programmed.
• The applicant must pay the fees of the performing arts company and/or music group and/or composer. It must also cover any expenses not covered by the grant that are necessary for the performances (accommodation, transport for people and cargo, if necessary).

The following cases are not eligible for these grants:

• Activities not on the professional circuit.
• Programming at fairs or markets for showcases.
• Creative residencies and workshops.

The following are eligible expenses:

• Expenditure to cover the fees of the performing arts company and/or music group, the composer’s fees, for classical and contemporary music, and the fees for the music group to perform the composer’s work.
• Travel expenses for the company and/or music group and/or composer.

Only expenditure that has not been borne by a third party is eligible.

The beneficiaries of these grants may be public or private legal entities with registered offices outside Spain that meet the requirements established in the call’s terms and conditions.

Only one application per call will be accepted.

The minimum eligible amount per call is €2,000.

The maximum eligible amount per  call is €35.000

The amount granted may cover up to 80% of the eligible expenses, up to a maximum of €28,000 per year and per applicant.

The application process will be available through the Institut Ramon Llull virtual office during the period of applications of the call.

For foreign applicants (non-resident juridical persons) who apply for the first time for a grant from Institut Ramon Llull can start the process by following either of these steps:

• Online presentation with digital certificate (only for residents of the EU. You can consult the list of accepted certificates. Recommended.
• Online presentation by accreditation (user/password): Request for accreditation (facilitated within a maximum period of 72 hours).

Institut Ramon Llull will generate the certification and send it to non-resident foreign citizens securely after having verified their identification documentation. The certification will be valid for five years starting from the submission date of the documentation that certifies the identity of the interested party unless any changes arise. Once the applicant has received their certification, they may complete the grant application.

Please bear in mind the deadline for certification, where appropriate

Foreign applicants (non-resident juridical persons) must submit their applications and complete the rest of administrative procedures (granting and economic justification) only through the Institut Ramon Llull online system and the applicable signature system.

• Activity report of the fulfillment of the purpose of the subsidized action, activity or project.
• Financial report and justification of the total cost of the expenses that are the object of this subsidy.
• Proof of having applied the Institut Ramon Llull logo on the communication materials.

For more information, please consult rule 16 of the guidelines.

The Director of the Ramon Llull Institute will make a decision within a maximum period of six months from the date of the publication of the call.

If the maximum period has elapsed without a final decision of the procedure being issued and notified, applicants may consider their applications rejected due to administrative silence.

The decision does not exhaust the administrative process. An appeal can be filed with the head of the Department of Culture within one month from the date of publication.

The application should be submitted through the virtual office.

• Initial budget and settlement form (CA/EN)

• Invitation letter (EN)

You may consult your file electronically through the virtual office.

Additional documentation, where applicable, and supporting documentation may be submitted electronically through the virtual office.

The telephone inquiry hours are from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

For questions regarding applications, please contact:

Performing Arts: Marissa Paituví (mpaituvi@llull.cat)

Music: Anna Fuster (afuster@llull.cat)

For issues related to the Electronic Office, please fill out the following form: Electronic Office - Contact.