The programme provides recognition and support at the highest level of the State for collaborations between organisations active in the sector of Arts and Culture and in the Social Sector respectively – especially those working with disadvantaged groups, to engage the groups in creativity and arts-driven projects and increase their level of integration and engagement in society. The Award is managed by the Office of the President and Arts Council Malta.
Applications for Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività are now open and available online:
Strand 1 -Apply for this Fund
Strand 2 - Apply for this Fund
Applications need to be submitted by 12:00 (noon) of the 15th July 2020. The official guidelines can be downloaded from here.
The Award aims to:
The Programme is divided into two strands:
Strand 1 | Capacity Building and Development
Strand 1 is aimed at supporting capacity building and development, of organisations active in the field of Arts and Culture in line with the aims of Il-Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività, as established earlier on in Section 1 of the Guidelines and Regulations.
Strand 2 | Projects / Programmes
Strand 2 is aimed at supporting projects or programmes that target the aims of Il-Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività, as established earlier on in Section 1 of the Guidelines and Regulations. The application may seek support for a pilot initiative, or for the development of an initiative that the Organisation has already tried and tested.
Who can apply?
Organisations, entities and institutions – having a legal framework, and based and operating in Malta – working in the field of social or community development, or active in any cultural and creative field, are all eligible.
Individuals are not eligible.
Eligible organisations may be:
The Award supports organisation development and collaboration between organisations active in the field of arts and culture and organisations active in the field of social and community development.
Applications must be submitted by 12.00 (noon) of the respective deadline. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Selection criteria
Strand 1 | Capacity Building and Development
Criterion 1 – The objectives of the Programme
Criterion 2 – Realistic and Sustainable Outcomes
Criterion 3 – Quality Improvement
Criterion 4 – Management of the Investment
Strand 2 | Projects / Programmes
Criterion 1 – Sustainable community development and well-being
Criterion 2 – Widening of participation in cultural life
Criterion 3 – The quality of the project
Criterion 4 – Project Management
Under Strand 1, a project may be allocated a maximum of EUR 45,000. The amount may cover up to 80% of eligible expenses.
Under Strand 2, a project may be allocated a maximum of €30,000. The amount may cover up to 100% of eligible expenses.
The fund is competitive and will be evaluated according to the established criteria.
Proposals will first be screened in terms of eligibility. Proposals which are not eligible in terms of the procedure stipulated by the guidelines will not be processed further and will not undergo evaluation.
After you submit your application form at Arts Council Malta, an independent evaluation board will evaluate your project. A pitching session will also be organised. During the session, applicants have the opportunity of presenting clarifications and the latest insights relating to the written proposal.
On the day indicated, you will receive your result notification from Arts Council Malta.
Read more:
Announcement of Il-Premju tal-President results - 2019
New strand for Il-Premju tal-President għall-Kreattività
Announcement of Il-Premju tal-President results - 2018
Announcement of Il-Premju tal-President results - 2017
Announcement of Il-Premju tal-President results - 2016
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