m2act Call for Projects 2026: Sharing is Caring
The most important key points
Topic / section
Region
Entry / entry deadline
15.01.2026 - 02.03.2026
Funding type
Financial support of CHF 150'000 divided between 5 to 8 projects, support and networking
Migros Culture Percentage m2act is looking for projects that apply, develop, test and share existing knowledge, established practices and new tools for fair practice and sustainable structures in Swiss art and culture. Good practices should not remain hidden. They need to be disseminated across artistic scenes to create a closely networked and strengthened cultural landscape. In its 2026 call for projects, m2act invites cultural institutions, festivals, initiatives, production offices, companies, bands, collectives, associations and other permanent structures to submit their creative and innovative ideas – now in all the aforementioned artistic disciplines. Detailed information about the call for projects can be found in the information sheet.
Requirements
- The project
- is developed and realised co-creatively,
- is fair and sustainable in practice,
- is impact-orientated,
- is implemented professionally,
- is developed and realised in Switzerland.
- The persons primarily responsible live in Switzerland.
- The project has recognisable added value for many players in the cultural landscape.
- The project is planned and implemented by a team. If there is a management function, it supports the project.
- The planning and production costs are included in the budget.
- The persons responsible take part in all important stages of the selection process (at least two to three individuals per project).
- All required documents are submitted on time.
- The project team is prepared to share selected findings and experiences with others on the Migros Culture Percentage m2act website in the spirit of an accessible knowledge transfer.
What we support
The programme supports professional cultural practitioners who are developing or have already developed promising approaches and processes for specific tools or methods. The good practices must be applied within the project. They must be shared and jointly tested and improved with at least one other group, organisation or institution.
«Good Practices» are proven approaches, processes, methods and tools that contribute to a fairer and more sustainable cultural landscape. These can include databases, digital platforms, digital software, checklists, guidelines, workshops, rituals, dialogue formats, process support with experts, role plays, agreements and many other formats that contribute to greater fairness and sustainability in the cultural landscape. Inspiration and support can be found within the m2act-Toolbox or in the projects already supported.
- Applications from individuals
- Applications for contributions to artistic productions
- Fundraising requests
- Already completed projects
- Services that must be provided under subsidy agreements
- Infrastructure or operating costs
- Projects from schools, universities of applied sciences and arts or universities
- Projects that do not fit within the discplines listed above
- Commercial projects
- Non-professional projects
- Private and charity events
Processes
- Start of call for projects: 15 January 2026
- Closing date: 02 March 2026, 23:59 pm
- Discussions of the project online: 15 April 2026 or 16 April 2026
- Initial interviews: Between 12 May 2026 and 19 May 2026
- Second talks: mid-June 2026
- Start of implementation: summer 2026
Funding type
- Flat fee of CHF 1'500 for work carried out between the first and second meeting, i.e., finalising the project description, schedule and budget.
- Individual grants. The total m2act funding volume amounts to CHF 150'000. Between 5 and 8 projects will be funded.
- Support from the m2act team in the form of exchange meetings
- Participation at network meeting Double x m2act
Important links
Contact
E-Mail: m2act@mgb.ch
Open Q&A
On Tuesday, 27 January 2026 and Tuesday, 24 February 2026, the m2act team will answer questions about the call for projects and the funding process from 4 to 5 pm.
The Migros Culture Percentage offers additional support programs for cultural creators. You can find an overview here.
Do you have questions or need assistance? The Culture Advisory Service is happy to help you.
FAQ – Questions and answers
There is no maximum amount for grants. The entire funding volume is distributed in a needs-oriented manner across 5 to 8 projects.
No, m2act can also finance projects in full.
No, applicants are free to choose their own methods and tools.
No, the applicants are free to choose external experts.
People, networks, associations who have concrete, relevant expertise and work with the applicants on their challenge. They cannot be existing team members or persons already employed in another function.
We provide funding to overcome a specific challenge. This can be a stage of an existing project or a wholly new process.
A partnership between actors in the arts and in culture and experts from other areas of society, carried out on an equal footing. See m2act glossary.
Yes, if the project involves additional work for permanent employees, these working hours should be budgeted.
Applicants document their process in a way that is suitable for further internal processing and, with the support of m2act, communicates experiences, lessons learnt etc. to many people in the the cultural landscape.
