Umbria launches €11 million cultural grant program for summer 2026
The Umbria regional government announced a new three‑year cultural reform that will allocate €31 million, with an initial €11 million available through call‑for‑proposals published in July and August 2026. The programme, presented by Vice‑President for Culture Tommaso Bori at the Teatro Morlacchi in Perugia, targets live performances, bands, choirs, live‑clubs, regional cultural events, projects preserving local history and traditions, and initiatives that merge art with science, research and technology. Bori described the law as “the most historic reform ever for Umbria’s cultural sector”, highlighting the certainty of multi‑year funding for cultural operators.
The first summer round of calls will cover a wide range of artistic and cultural activities, from museums, libraries and archives to independent bookstores, folk music, dance, and the revitalisation of disused public spaces. The funding combines regional and EU resources and is intended to provide a stable financial base for cultural organisations across the region.