Government Backs Two Cultural Initiatives with Grants of Up to 10,000 Euros
The Regional Government has approved two cultural funding agreements: a commemorative exhibition marking 350 years of the Camacha parish and the NOMADIS Dance project, each with a maximum contribution of 5,000 euros.
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The Regional Government Council has approved two cultural funding agreements, both under Regional Legislative Decree No. 8/2025/M, of 30 December (Madeira Regional Budget 2026), and within the remit of the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture. In each case, the financial contribution will not exceed 5,000 euros.
Commemorative Exhibition for the 350 Years of Camacha#
Through Resolution No. 1007/2026 of the Regional Government Council, an agreement was approved with researcher Fernanda Laura Correia de Nóbrega, effective from the date of signature until December 2026. The aim is the production and staging of the documentary and commemorative exhibition "Camacha - 350 anos de Freguesia - Uma viagem pela história, memória e identidade de uma comunidade", in the Municipality of Santa Cruz (Camacha), in 2026.
The exhibition will feature previously unpublished documents and cover the period from 1676 to 2026, with a historical journey based on documentary, bibliographic and archival sources.
NOMADIS Dance Project#
Through Resolution No. 1008/2026 of the Regional Government Council, an agreement was approved with choreographer Sara Cristina Pereira Grilo Ferreira Silva, effective from the date of signature until 31 December 2026. The "NOMADIS Dance" project includes a contemporary dance artistic residency and a programme of training and participatory activities aimed at the local community, culminating in a public performance in 2026.
The performance will be danced by a group of eight international dancers.
Budget Allocation#
In both cases, the expenses are charged to the budget of Secretariat 043, Chapter 50, Division 01, Subdivision 03, project 50205, source of funds 381, programme 043 and measure 009. The respective agreement drafts will be filed with the General Secretariat of the Presidency, and the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture is authorised to sign them.
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