Ministry of Culture Completes Aldir Blanc Funding Cycle for Capitals; João Pessoa Launches New Grants
Brazil's Ministry of Culture completes major Aldir Blanc funding cycle for capitals, while João Pessoa launches new grants totaling R$3.1 million to support diverse cultural projects.
- • Ministry of Culture completed R$294 million payments for Aldir Blanc cycle 2 in December 2025 targeting capitals and large municipalities.
- • Smaller cities will begin receiving payments starting January 2026 under the policy.
- • Funjope announced three new cultural funding calls totaling over R$3.1 million starting January 2026 in João Pessoa.
- • Funding calls include subsidies, grants, and prizes with quotas for marginalized groups, supporting cultural diversity.
Key details
The Ministry of Culture (MinC) has finalized the disbursement of funds for the second cycle of the Aldir Blanc National Policy aimed at supporting cultural projects across Brazil's capitals. Payments totaling R$294,311,202.44 were advanced in December 2025 for capitals and municipalities with populations above 200,000, with smaller cities scheduled to receive funds starting January 2026. Cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, and Maceió have benefited from this initiative, which supports cultural workers and projects nationwide.
Meanwhile, Fundação Cultural de João Pessoa (Funjope) announced the launch of three funding calls tied to the Aldir Blanc policy totaling over R$3.1 million. Open from January 2 to February 20, 2026, these calls include a R$700,000 subsidy for cultural spaces, a R$1.875 million grant for 60 cultural projects, and R$600,000 in prizes recognizing contributions to popular culture. Funjope's executive director Marcus Alves highlighted the program's importance in empowering local artists.
These initiatives, coordinated with the federal Ministry of Culture under Minister Margareth Menezes and President Lula’s administration, emphasize inclusiveness by ensuring quotas for marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIAPN+, and traditional community members. The Aldir Blanc Policy continues its role in decentralizing cultural funding, fostering Brazil’s diverse cultural expressions, and strengthening the cultural sector's infrastructure.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
