Rio Grande do Sul Launches Second Cycle of National Aldir Blanc Cultural Policy with Over R$ 55 Million Funding
Rio Grande do Sul leads Brazil by launching the second cycle of the National Aldir Blanc Policy, releasing over R$ 55 million to support cultural and creative economy projects with applications open until January 2026.
- • Rio Grande do Sul is the first state to launch the second cycle of the National Aldir Blanc Policy.
- • More than R$ 55 million allocated across several cultural sectors and transversal areas.
- • The new RS Criativo edital supports the creative economy with over R$ 15 million in funding.
- • Long-term multi-year funding opportunities for cultural projects have been introduced.
Key details
On October 20, 2025, Rio Grande do Sul became the first Brazilian state to officially launch the second cycle of the National Aldir Blanc Policy for Cultural Promotion (PNAB), an initiative aimed at bolstering cultural activities through significant government funding. The Secretary of Culture, Eduardo Loureiro, announced the release of seven public notices (editais) with applications open until January 20, 2026, collectively allocating more than R$ 55 million to support the cultural sector across six specific areas including Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Popular Cultures, and two transversal sectors.
A prominent feature of this cycle is the RS Criativo edital dedicated to fostering the creative economy, with an investment exceeding R$ 15 million to back various artistic and cultural projects. Moreover, new provisions have been introduced to enable long-term, multi-year funding for cultural initiatives, strengthening sustainability in cultural financing.
The launch event also saw the signing of agreements between Secretary Loureiro and Márcio Tavares, the substitute Minister of Culture, focusing on the requalification of cultural infrastructure and ongoing program support, underscoring collaboration among the Ministry of Culture, local municipalities, and the state government. Loureiro highlighted that, when combined with other sources of cultural funding, the state's total investment could exceed R$ 180 million for the year.
The PNAB is being implemented with extensive public consultation and close cooperation with local councils, aiming to enhance cultural development throughout Brazil. This effort reflects a robust model of partnership to sustain and expand the creative sector in Rio Grande do Sul and nationwide.