The UNESCO Creative Cities Network Call for Applications is now open! Interested cities are invited to submit their applications through the dedicated online platform by 31 January 2025, 23:59 CET.
The eight creative fields covered by the Network are: Architecture, Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts and Music.
The UCCN Call for Applications is open to cities from UNESCO’s Member States and Associate Members. Moreover, through its specific Cooperation Framework, UNESCO continues its efforts in strengthening the geographical representation and cultural diversity of its Creative Cities Network programme.
You can find below the updated documents for the 2025 UCCN Call for Applications:
For the previous Call, a series of video tutorials illustrating the key elements related to the UCCN and its Call were developed to support candidate cities in the preparation of their application files. Nevertheless, these video tutorials remain informative, allowing candidate cities to better understand the application process and requirements.
NOTE: Interested cities should, first and foremost, thoroughly consult the 2025 Application Guidelines for updated and detailed information
about the 2025 UCCN Call for Applications.