“Cultural and Creative Industries in Morocco” Projects

Description

1) Objective

The overall objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to strengthening the cultural and creative industries sector as a driver of economic development and social integration for young people in Morocco.

• Lot 1: Support and Financing for Young ICC Entrepreneurs – Support structuring projects to support and finance Moroccan cultural and creative businesses led by young entrepreneurs with a view to accelerating their growth; Indirectly, strengthen the structures and support mechanisms for ICC businesses.
• Lot 2: Deployment of Targeted ICC Training – Support the structuring of training and capacity building opportunities for cultural and creative entrepreneurship to meet the demand for skills (especially among young people) specific to the sector and to improve its competitiveness.
• Lot 3: Support for joint Moroccan-European initiatives targeting ICCs – Contribute to promoting the Moroccan creative ecosystem on the international stage, strengthening its attractiveness, and developing Moroccan-European partnerships aimed at strengthening it.
• Lot 4: Information and support for ICCs (“Creative Morocco Gate”) – Facilitate access to support and/or financing for Moroccan creative businesses through information and technical support for project leaders to facilitate their access to funding from programs, including European programs.

2) Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organization, public sector operator, semi-public or private operator and (3) be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

3) Location

Actions can take place in Morocco.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €6,900,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €400,000 and maximum €2,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (51%) and maximum (90%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

5) Application

The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 22 May 2025.