Selection of programs to be funded by the Cycladic Identity Initiative (C’ Funding Circle)

Ten new programs across eight Cycladic islands—Andros, Donoussa, Koufonisi, Mykonos, Santorini, Serifos, Syros, and Tinos—including two Inter-Cycladic programs, have been selected for the third funding cycle of the Cycladic Identity Initiative, further strengthening support for organizations and local communities in the Cyclades.

After the completion of the 7 programs of the second funding cycle, the members of the Scientific Committee, Dr. Demetrios Athanasoulis, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, Dr. Michael Boyd, Senior Research Affiliate at the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center, The Cyprus Institute, Demetres Karavellas, CEO of WWF Greece and Dr. Angeliki Kosmopoulou, Archaeologist – Story Strategist, evaluated the proposals of the third funding cycle based on predefined criteria and selected the following programs:

1. Tinos | Recording of the traditional dovecotes (peristeriones) of Tinos, Organization: Kinono – The Tinos Gathering
2. Santorini | The Industrial Heritage of Santorini, Organization: Theran Society of Arts and Sciences
3. Syros | Discovering biodiversity through a treasure hunt, Organization: Social Cooperative Enterprise for Collective and Social Benefit “Kavilia”& Syros-Hermoupolis Environmental Education Center
4. Andros | Highlighting the history of Andros’ Lemon Groves, Organization: Andros Research Center
5. Delos, Mykonos and Rineia | Highlighting the agricultural heritage of Delos, Organization: Boulouki – Itinerant Workshop on Traditional Building Techniques
6. Koufonisi | Photography and cinema workshop for Koufonisi students on Keros, Organization: Cinemathesis
7. Mykonos | The importance of the ancient art of weaving, Organization: Folklore Collection of Mykonos
8. Serifos | Documenting the history of Serifos’ mines, Organization: Society of Friends of Cultural Heritage & Environment “Serifos”
9. Donoussa | Restoration of a historic trail, Organization: POSEIDON Cultural and Environmental Association of Donoussa
10. Inter–Cycladic | The role of pollinators in preserving biodiversity, Organization: The Bee Camp

The implementation period of each program is 12 months, with funding up to €10,000.

Implementation has already begun and is being monitored through reports and field visits to track the program’s progress. The Initiative also offers the funded organizations a series of three capacity-building seminars, aimed at supporting the effective planning and successful implementation of each funded program.

Cover Photo: © Paris Tavitian