- Catalan businesses, cooperatives, and freelancers with activities in the cultural sector (the performing arts, visual arts, publishing, music, audiovisual, digital culture, and video games).
- Promotional entities for these sectors.
ICEC 'Cultural Consultancy' Grant to boost your cultural project - March 31, 2026!
Get up to €4,500 to finance your strategic business plan, growth, funding, audience development, internationalization, and more.
If you are a cultural or creative business, freelancer, or cooperative based in Catalonia, you have the opportunity to finance up to 80% of a consultancy to guide you in achieving your objectives. At Creable, we are specialized consultants in the cultural sector and experienced with this grant. Take advantage of it now!
UTILITY
Why undertake a consultancy if I am a cultural sector business?
This may interest you if you wish to grow your business, reorganize it to be more efficient and profitable, attract new clients and audiences, innovate to improve viability and impact, expand into international markets, among other goals. An expert consultant helps you make more informed decisions to achieve your objectives faster, avoiding errors and unnecessary investments.
RECIPIENTS
Who can benefit from the ICEC-SDE 'Cultural Consultancy' grant?
APPLICATION
What do I need to apply for the grant?
It’s a simple process, both for application and justification, which can be completed in less than 2-3 hours with the right support.
- You will need to choose a consulting firm that submits a proposal and budget. At Creable, we are specialized consultants for cultural and creative businesses and experienced with this grant. We explain it below.
- Complete a short form.
- The digital certificate to submit everything on the ICEC website.
PURPOSE
What does ICEC's 'Cultural Consultancy' finance?
The payment for a consultancy that guides you in improving your company’s competitiveness, in the following modalities:
- Preparation of a general strategic plan for the company or entity*
- Internationalization plan for a project or company.
- Analysis plans and strategies for audience development*
- Studies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the organization or activity
- Plans for communicative, content, activity, and service accessibility, with the tools and measures to be followed to achieve their implementation for all population diversities.
- Specific: Any other consultancy process. Only the plan, not the implementation.*
* Modalities supported by Creable
AMOUNT
How much can I get with the grant?
Between 40% and 80% of the consultancy process cost, depending on the type of consultancy and its assessment based on a points system. The maximum grant amount is €4,500. In short, the cost will now be between one-fifth and just over half of the normal price. If you want to know your specific case, you can request an appointment for a tailored, no-obligation quote.
DEADLINE
When do I need to apply for the ICEC-SDE grant?
by March 31, 2026
(Plan to do it in advance as a consultant’s proposal needs to be prepared first)
Why choose Creable as expert consultants in the cultural sector?
We accompany you through a tailored process, involving you in co-creating solutions that adapt to your case:
- Creable is a strategic consultancy specialized in the cultural and creative sector with over 15 years of experience and 400 projects supported.
- This also benefits you with a higher percentage and better chances of securing the grant.
- We have completed 12 processes subsidized by ICEC’s Cultural Consultancy.
- We guide you to achieve the maximum possible grant percentage, simplifying the process and during the implementation of the consultancy.
Do you want us to provide an initial diagnosis and explain how we can help you?
STEPS TO FOLLOW
How does the grant process work?
The application and justification for the grant are quick documents for the applicant company to prepare with the support of an appropriate consultancy. It is important to complete the application well, as acceptance and the grant amount will depend on it.
To apply for the grant, you need to define which consultant you wish to work with. At Creable, we are consultants who also accompany you throughout the entire process, from preparing the documentation to ensure you obtain the maximum possible grant, through carrying out the consultancy, and up to the justification of the grant.
Verify if you are eligible for the grant
Choose a consultant
Prepare the documentation for the application
Apply for the grant online (before March 31)
Verify the resolution of grant beneficiaries (June)
Consultancy process and grant justification (November 15)
