With regards to the adverse development of the epidemiological situation in Europe and connected Extraordinary measures declared by the Government and the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic the deadline for submission of applications was extended in the following open calls:

• Contemporary Arts (CA1) 
• Art and Cultural Criticism (ACC1) 
• Capacity Building of Umbrella Associations, Networks and Platforms (CB1) 

from 16 March 2020 to 15 April 2020 12:00 CET.

And also in the open call:

• Revitalization of Movable and Immovable Cultural Heritage (CH1)

from 31 March 2020 to 30 April 2020 12:00 CET.

This measure is expected to contribute to high quality applications despite the current adverse situation.

The applicants are recommended to také advantage of this extension for assessment of planned timeline with regards to the current epidemiological situation (e.g. involvement of activities focusing on planning and development of cultural organizations in the beginning of projects). The start of projects is still expected in September / October 2020.

Applicants who already submitted their applications are entitled to email czp@mfcr.cz and ask for opening the application for modifications. In case of interest, please specify no. of the project and send us your query in due time before the deadline, ideally by 8 April 2020.