An ICIB grant supporting the development of projects in the performing arts, music, visual arts, publishing and podcast sectors. It also promotes one of the fundamental activities in the value chain of these industries: cultural programming.
With the aim of strengthening the cultural industry in the Balearic Islands, the ICIB is launching this grant to support cultural projects developed during 2026. Overall, it promotes work in the following artistic disciplines:
- Category A: Performing arts
- Category B: Music
- Category C: Visual arts
- Category D: Publishing (books, audiobooks and board games)
- Category E: Podcasts
- Category F: Cultural programming
Eligible expenses include the rental of technical equipment, the acquisition of copyright and the translation and adaptation of original texts. In addition to hiring technical and artistic staff, the grant also covers expenditure on the promotion and commercial exploitation of projects.
Natural persons registered as self-employed and legal persons, with their own legal personality and Spanish nationality, or the nationality of any other Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area, may receive the grant, provided that they meet the requirements set out in Section 4 of the call for applications. All projects receiving funding must also meet the conditions established in Section 5 of the rules.
From 28 October to 17 November 2026.
Between 1 January 2026 and 30 September 2027 (both inclusive). For Category D, this period is extended to 30 June 2028 (inclusive).
Until 30 October 2027 for Categories A, B, C, E and F; and until 30 July 2028 for Category D.
Along with the application, the documents described in Section 8 of the call for applications must be submitted:
- Administrative documentation, as described in Section 8.1.a) of the rules.
- The statutory declarations established in Section 8.1.b).
- Form 11, if the budget includes expenses arising from transactions with related persons or entities.
In addition, documentation specific to each cultural project must be submitted, as indicated in Annexes 2 to 8 of the same call for applications. Each annex sets out the information required for one of the categories covered by this grant.
The following forms are mandatory for all categories:
- Budget (Form 2).
- Financing plan (Form 3).
- Both documents must be submitted as electronically signed PDFs and also in spreadsheet format.
For each category, the following forms must be used for the project’s technical details:
- Category A (Performing arts): Form 4.
- Category B (Music): Form 5.
- Category C (Visual arts): Form 6.
- Category D (Publishing: books): Form 7A.
- Category D (Publishing: board games): Form 7B.
- Category E (Podcasts): Form 8.
- Category F (Cultural programming): Form 9.
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- Complete the procedure via the CAIB's Electronic Office.
- Once the application period has ended, the provisional list of accepted and rejected applications will be published on the Electronic Office. It will also include any requests for additional information or deficiencies identified.
- After a period of ten working days to rectify any deficiencies, the final list of accepted and rejected applications will be published. Accepted applications will be forwarded to the Evaluation Committee, which will assess and score the projects.
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The Evaluation Committee's report
- Once the applications accepted in the procedure have been examined and assessed, the Evaluation Committee will draw up a provisional report containing the ranked list of applications according to the score obtained, indicating the proposed beneficiaries and the amount proposed for each project.
- This report will be published on the CAIB's Electronic Office, and interested parties will be given a period of ten working days from the day following its publication to submit comments.
- The Evaluation Committee will then issue its final report, which will serve as the basis for preparing the draft resolution.
The grant decision
- First, a draft resolution will be issued and published on the CAIB's Electronic Office. A period of ten working days will then be opened for its acceptance or rejection (Form 12).
- Finally, the grant award decision will be published in the BOIB.
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Submit the supporting account as set out in Section 20.2 of the call for applications. This submission comprises several parts:
- A report justifying the activities carried out and the results achieved.
- Where the project involves activities in physical venues, at least two photographs representative of the completed subsidised project.
- For Categories B, D and E, respectively: a copy of the music recording, a copy of the book or board game, or a link to access the podcast produced.
- A financial report (using Form 13, which must be submitted as an electronically signed PDF and also in spreadsheet format), in accordance with the requirements of Section 20.2.4.
- Proof of compliance with the obligations established in points k), l) and m) of Section 22.1 of the call for applications.
- For Categories B and D, proof of compliance with any applicable legal deposit obligations, unless already included in the file.
- Any other documentation required to verify that the subsidised cultural project has been carried out.
An audit report may also be submitted under the terms established in the call for applications.
Incorrectly justified expenses will not be paid. If the activity for which the grant was awarded is not fully justified, the amount will be reviewed and reduced proportionally.
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- The grant will be paid in a single payment once compliance with the purpose for which it was awarded has been verified and the subsidised project has been duly justified in accordance with the terms of this call for applications.
- The grant is paid by bank transfer to the bank account number indicated on the application form.
Where can I find the ICIB logos?
There are three different options to download the ICIB logos. First, they can be found in the “Corporate Identity” section, located under “About Us” on this same website. Secondly, they can be downloaded from the corporate identity page of the Government of the Balearic Islands. And finally, they can also be downloaded directly via this link.
I’m having trouble viewing a document on the Electronic Office. What can I do?
If you encounter difficulties viewing any of the documents available on the Electronic Office, it is recommended to open the file by dragging it directly into an open tab of your web browser (such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc.). This action usually resolves most issues related to compatibility or document display. Furthermore, if the document shows problems with the display of certain characters, it is advisable to install the Noto Sans font on your device.
I am having trouble uploading documentation to the Electronic Office. How can I do it?
First of all, please note that documents must be attached in the third step of the online procedure. Therefore, the previous fields must be properly completed beforehand. In the "Attach" section, you should also ensure that the documents are submitted in the specified formats and always within the maximum accepted file size.
What should I do if the online procedure does not allow me to attach more documents?
To avoid duplications in the submission of applications, it is recommended to send the documentation through a generic application addressed to the ICIB (DIR3A04035972), indicating the file number to which the documents should be added.
How can I stay informed about new grant calls?
To stay updated on the institution’s activity, you can subscribe to the organisation’s mailing list using the form “I want to stay updated on ICIB news”, available in the “Contact” section. By selecting the disciplines that interest you, you will be included in the communication list of those sectors. Consequently, you will receive by email all the information related to the corresponding field, including grants aimed at those specific industries. In addition, the information will also be published on the organisation’s social media channels as well as on this website.