Access to culture has been often seen as a privilege of the people who live in the capital. This affects local artists and audiences in smaller cities. In the long term, the centralization of the cultural scene might contribute to unequal development. By supporting cultural projects outside of Tirana, the Swiss Cultural Fund aims to contribute in the decentralization of the cultural scene.

This area of the call is open for proposals of artistic and cultural projects taking place in cities, towns or natural spots outside of Tirana.

Artists as active citizens and cultural organizations have the power to promote positive change on critical causes, such as the environment.
However their engagement is tangled with complex logistical issues and lack of resources.
By supporting cultural projects with a focus on the environment, the SCFA aims to encourage artists in engaging in cultural activism, with an impact outside of the cultural sphere.

This area of the call is open for proposals of artistic and cultural projects that utilize art and culture as means of addressing environmental issues.

Albanian culture has faced rapid changes throughout the last thirty years. However, instead of acting as a process of cultural enrichment, this change has been seen by many as merely cultural replacement. This sense of replacement is often the source of misconception and alienation between new and previous generations.

By supporting projects that emphasize on collective memory, we hope to build bridges that cross the generation gap and promote common youth ideals and cultural continuity.
By supporting projects around this theme, the SCFA aims to motivate Albanian artists to delve deeper into Albanian life and bring to surface a variety of original stories from our past.

This area of the call is open for proposals of artistic and cultural projects that explore intriguing aspects of life throughout recent Albanian history by means of first-hand witness.

Design is among the most prolific sectors of economy with impact on individuals and small business. While Albania has a new generation of talented graphic, fashion, architectural and interior designers, their work is barely promoted beyond their own personal efforts.
By supporting projects around this theme, the SCFA aims to enable young Albanian designers to advance their skills, free from intervention and investor restrictions and promote their work in tangible forms.

This area of the call is open for proposals of design projects that feature young Albanian designers as centerpiece of functional production of working prototypes.