While the Culture Programme is the only one specifically focused on culture, other funds may support cultural projects if these deliver both the criteria for that programme as well as some sort of cultural activity. Among these programmes are the following:
- Media 2007 – for the audiovisual sector
- Europe for Citizens – opportunities for citizens to participate in an interactive way in an ever closer
- Lifelong Learning – programmes in education and training in schools, colleges, universities, adult education
- Youth in Action – for young people aged 13-30
- Life – The Environment Programme – on natural heritage
- 7th Framework, Research and Development Programme – supports scientific projects such as digitalization of museum objects