Terms and conditions

After reading these terms and conditions carefully, you can fill out the form to submit your proposal.

Eligibility criteria

All proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain. For selection purposes, the Cultural Office may reach out to other cultural institutions with specific experience on each artistic discipline.

During the selection process, aspects based on budget availability and service capabilities will be paramount. Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Consistency with the above-mentioned guidelines of Spain’s international cultural and scientific action.
  • Promotion of sponsorships and partnerships among institutions, and cultural and scientific agents from both countries, where the creation of dynamic and long-lasting professional and institutional relationships and networks will be key objectives.
  • Excellence of the initiative and/or its candidates (providing references such as the resumé, professional recognition and awards).
  • Impact and visibility, especially those proposals that are capable of reaching out to the greatest possible number people and/or the largest audience in terms of diversity.
  • Use of the cultural network of Spain abroad, especially proposals in accordance with the AECID catalog or other cultural or scientific institutions from Spain.

Collaboration categories

  • Co-financing. Subject to its relevance and budgetary availability, this Embassy will co-finance the project up to a certain amount.
  • Cultural and scientific support for networks. Depending on the subject, this Embassy could facilitate the development of partnerships between initiatives and institutions from both countries.
  • Coordination with other cultural institutions. Within the framework of the institutional collaboration with the other Ministries and offices of the Embassy of Spain in Canada, particularly: Aula Cervantes in Calgary, the Education Office, the Labor, Migration and Social Security Office, the Economic and Commercial Office in Ottawa, and the Tourist Office of Spain, the Economic and Commercial Office in Toronto. Proposals will be shared and presented, according to thematic criteria and geographical interest.
  • Sponsorships. Depending on the proposal, the Cultural Office may try to obtain private sponsorship for certain activities.
  • Support in promotion and communication. This Embassy offers different channels of promotion in English and Spanish. These may include: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website and Newsletter. Proposals that seek promotion can submit the application to be published on this Website and through the said channels.