Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro extend cultural funding applications

Several municipalities in the state of Rio de Janeiro are offering financial support for cultural projects through the National Aldir Blanc Policy (PNAB).

In Quatis, the local government has extended the application deadline to October 22, 2026. The available resources total R$ 115,000, divided into two categories: R$ 75,000 for production, diffusion, or training projects, and R$ 40,000 to support four cultural points and hubs with R$ 10,000 each. Applications must be submitted in person at the Municipal Secretariat of Culture and Tourism.

In Rio Claro, applications for PNAB Cycle 2 remain open until October 28. The city has allocated R$ 129,530 to select 20 cultural projects across various fields, including music, theater, dance, and audiovisual arts. Project funding ranges from R$ 5,000 to R$ 10,000 depending on complexity. Additionally, a separate fund of R$ 20,700 will be used to award nine cultural agents R$ 2,300 each in recognition of their established professional trajectories.