The National Program for Culture and Creativity Grants 2025 increases opportunities and support for art in Albania. The Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation, Blendi Gonxhja shared statistics on cultural events supported by the ministry.

In 2025, the ministry supported 933 cultural and creative events, more than double compared to last year. These include festivals, exhibitions, concerts, craft fairs, literary readings, and performances that enriched the cultural calendar.

A total of 275 projects were approved, 37% more than in 2024, across four support schemes. Minister Gonxhja called this a record year. Among these, 129 projects are cultural and creative, 45 belong to cultural organizations, 54 from the Creativity Fund, and 47 from the Artisans Fund.

More than half of the beneficiaries, 51%, received support for the first time, including many young people. Financial support rose by 141%, reaching 300 million ALL.

A total of 1,566 artists, artisans, managers, and cultural professionals were engaged in these activities.

Minister Gonxhja promised that in 2026, the ministry will increase efforts to support artists, cultural centers, and art institutions.

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