Deadline: 20-May-2026 The DAC Guadeloupe x Cité internationale des arts Residency Program is an international creative residency initiative designed to support artists and cultural practitioners from Guadeloupe and surrounding territories. It enables selected creatives to develop artistic and … [Read more...] about DAC Guadeloupe x Cité internationale des Arts Residency Program
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Ocean Awareness Contest 2026 – “Your Story, Our Ocean”
Deadline: 08-Jun-2026 The Ocean Awareness Contest, organized by Bow Seat Creative Action for Conservation, is an international youth-focused creative competition. It invites students to express their relationship with the ocean through storytelling, art, and multimedia formats. The contest aims to … [Read more...] about Ocean Awareness Contest 2026 – “Your Story, Our Ocean”
Apply now for Zack’s Crib Homelessness Prevention Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Zack’s Crib Homelessness Prevention Fund is a community-focused grant program supporting homelessness prevention and essential support services in the District of Timiskaming in Canada. It provides funding to organizations working directly with individuals experiencing … [Read more...] about Apply now for Zack’s Crib Homelessness Prevention Fund (Canada)
CFAs: Global Ability Photography Challenge for Persons with Disabilities
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The Global Ability Photography Challenge is a global inclusive photography initiative designed to empower persons with disabilities through visual storytelling. It provides a platform for creative expression, recognition, and visibility by encouraging participants to share … [Read more...] about CFAs: Global Ability Photography Challenge for Persons with Disabilities
Request for Proposals: Arts Support Scheme (Malta)
Deadline: 23-Jun-2026 The Arts Support Scheme, managed by Arts Council Malta, is a national funding initiative designed to support artistic creation, cultural production, and community engagement in Malta. It aims to strengthen the country’s cultural and creative sectors by supporting high-quality … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Arts Support Scheme (Malta)
Open Call: Shears Foundation Small Grants Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Shears Foundation provides targeted funding to charitable organisations across the United Kingdom. The programme supports both project-based activities and core operational costs, helping small and medium-sized charities sustain and expand their work in priority social … [Read more...] about Open Call: Shears Foundation Small Grants Programme (United Kingdom)
Grants for Cultural Cooperation Projects in Rural Areas (Spain)
Deadline: 09-Jun-2026 The Ministry of Culture in Spain has launched a funding programme to support cultural cooperation projects in rural areas. The initiative promotes collaboration across autonomous communities and strengthens cultural ecosystems in rural municipalities through innovation, … [Read more...] about Grants for Cultural Cooperation Projects in Rural Areas (Spain)
Open Call: Aid for the Promotion of Photography (Spain)
Deadline: 27-May-2026 The Government of Spain, through the Ministry of Culture, is offering funding to promote photography and preserve photographic heritage. The programme is implemented by the Directorate General of Cultural Heritage and Fine Arts under the Secretary of State for Culture. It … [Read more...] about Open Call: Aid for the Promotion of Photography (Spain)
Parkland Valley Active Communities Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Aug-2026 The Parkland Valley Active Communities Grant is a micro-grant funding program designed to support sport, culture, and recreation initiatives across the Parkland Valley District. It is funded through Saskatchewan Lotteries and aims to strengthen community engagement, increase … [Read more...] about Parkland Valley Active Communities Grant Program (Canada)
Request for Proposals: Small and Medium Grant Program (UK)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Music Therapy Charity offers research grants to support music therapy research projects led by music therapists and research students. The programme aims to advance evidence-based practice in music therapy by funding small to medium-scale research initiatives. The grants … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Small and Medium Grant Program (UK)
Living Structures Artist Grant Program for Emerging Creatives (Cambodia)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The Living Structures initiative invites emerging Cambodian artists, architects, and creative designers to apply for artist grants supporting the creation of new works inspired by Cambodia’s New Khmer Architecture movement. The programme highlights the … [Read more...] about Living Structures Artist Grant Program for Emerging Creatives (Cambodia)
Call for Proposals: Bringing Living Heritage into Classroom (Philippines)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO, in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), has launched a call for proposals to implement the “Bringing Living Heritage into the Classroom (BLHC)” Teaching Plan … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Bringing Living Heritage into Classroom (Philippines)
Grants for Bilingual Education and Minority Language Promotion (Ukraine)
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The Council of Europe has launched a call for proposals to support civil society organisations in Ukraine working on minority language education, inclusive schooling, anti-discrimination, intercultural dialogue, and social cohesion. The initiative focuses on strengthening the … [Read more...] about Grants for Bilingual Education and Minority Language Promotion (Ukraine)
Young and Talented – Creative Writing Awards (UK)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Young and Talented Creative Writing Awards is a regional funding and mentorship programme supporting aspiring young writers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It aims to develop creative writing talent by combining financial support with professional mentoring from … [Read more...] about Young and Talented – Creative Writing Awards (UK)
Event Funding Program for Community and Tourism Events (Australia)
Deadline: 21-Jun-2026 The Alpine Shire Council has opened applications for the 2026–27 Event Funding Program to support community and tourism events across the Alpine Shire. The program aims to strengthen local communities, increase visitation, and stimulate economic activity … [Read more...] about Event Funding Program for Community and Tourism Events (Australia)
Call for Applications: Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Fund provides grant funding for community-based initiatives in Regina and nearby areas, supporting social, cultural, educational, religious, and community development activities. The fund prioritises projects that benefit … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Lorne and Evelyn Johnson Fund (Canada)
Apply Now: G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund, administered by the Saskatchewan Community Foundation, provides project-based and operating grants to support charitable initiatives in South Saskatchewan. The fund focuses on community development areas such as arts, education, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: G. Murray and Edna Forbes Foundation Fund (Canada)
RFAs: Theatre Improvement Funding Programme (UK)
Deadline: 11-Sep-2026 The Theatre Improvement Scheme is a capital funding programme supporting theatre operators to improve buildings and equipment. It is delivered in association with the Wolfson Foundation and focuses on upgrading theatre infrastructure. The scheme prioritises environmental … [Read more...] about RFAs: Theatre Improvement Funding Programme (UK)
Punk Epistemologies Virtual Open Session by Arquetopia
Deadline: 29-May-2026 Punk Epistemologies is a virtual public session designed as a critical and conceptual engagement space for artists. It is organized by the Arquetopia Foundation and International Artist Residency and functions as an open gateway into the organization’s broader residency … [Read more...] about Punk Epistemologies Virtual Open Session by Arquetopia
Quick Response Grants for Arts Workers in Australia
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Quick Response Grants program is a funding initiative designed to help artists, arts workers, and organisations respond quickly to unexpected opportunities in the arts sector. It ensures that time-sensitive professional development and creative opportunities can still be … [Read more...] about Quick Response Grants for Arts Workers in Australia
Inspiring Vietnam Short Film Awards 2026 (Vietnam)
Deadline: 25-Jul-2026 The Inspiring Vietnam Short Film Awards 2026 is an annual filmmaking competition designed to promote socially impactful storytelling in Vietnam. It operates under the broader Inspiring Asia Short Film Festival, which showcases creative voices across Asia that highlight … [Read more...] about Inspiring Vietnam Short Film Awards 2026 (Vietnam)
Caribbean Women in Music- Market Access Programme for WOMEX
Deadline: 07-Jun-2026 The CIIF SheTrades Caribbean WOMEX 2026 support programme is a targeted initiative designed to improve the global competitiveness of women-led businesses in the Caribbean music industry. It is implemented by the Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund in collaboration … [Read more...] about Caribbean Women in Music- Market Access Programme for WOMEX
Deaf Children Australia’s Annual Art Competition (Australia)
Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The Deaf Children Australia Annual Art Competition is an annual creative arts initiative by Deaf Children Australia. It provides a national platform for deaf and hard of hearing children and young people to express their creativity through visual and multimedia art. The … [Read more...] about Deaf Children Australia’s Annual Art Competition (Australia)
Applications open for World Startup Championship 2026 (Pakistan)
Deadline: 01-Jun-2026 The World Startup Championship 2026 at the SEE Pakistan Entrepreneurial Expo is a global startup platform where entrepreneurs showcase innovations, pitch ideas, and connect with investors and industry leaders. It offers startup exhibitions, competitions, networking … [Read more...] about Applications open for World Startup Championship 2026 (Pakistan)
Apply for Travel/Professional Development Program (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Travel/Professional Development Program provides small grants of up to $1,000 to support professional artists, arts professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers in developing their practice through travel, training, mentorships, workshops, and public presentations. The … [Read more...] about Apply for Travel/Professional Development Program (Canada)
Maidstone Borough Council’s Creative Communities Grants (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 19-Jul-2026 The Creative Communities Grants by Maidstone Borough Council provide small-scale arts funding to support community-focused creative projects across the Borough of Maidstone. Grants range from £500 to £2,000 and aim to increase cultural participation, improve wellbeing, … [Read more...] about Maidstone Borough Council’s Creative Communities Grants (United Kingdom)
Request for Applications: Indigenous 360 Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 25-Oct-2026 The Indigenous 360 Grant Program supports Indigenous artists, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous-led arts organisations in developing and presenting artistic and cultural projects. Funding is provided for new works, performances, exhibitions, community arts activities, and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Indigenous 360 Grant Program (Canada)
Creative Steps – New Work Grants for Artists and Cultural Workers (Australia)
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The Creative Steps – New Work Grants is a New South Wales arts funding programme that supports individual artists and cultural workers in developing and presenting new creative work. Grants range from AUD 10,000 to AUD 75,000 and are designed to strengthen the arts sector by … [Read more...] about Creative Steps – New Work Grants for Artists and Cultural Workers (Australia)
RFAs: Oceania Pacific Arts Residency for Established Artists
Deadline: 04-Jun-2026 The Oceania Pacific Arts Residency is a six-week international residency in Suva, Fiji, bringing together established artists from Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji. The programme supports creative development focused on climate change, Pacific identity, and cultural … [Read more...] about RFAs: Oceania Pacific Arts Residency for Established Artists
Apply Now: Aid for Projects to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage (Spain)
Deadline: 28-May-2026 The Aid for Projects to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage is a Spanish funding programme supporting initiatives that preserve, document, and promote intangible cultural heritage. It provides a total of €234,000 in funding for projects focused on cultural preservation, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Aid for Projects to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage (Spain)
Creative Nations Program for First Nations Artists and Communities (Australia)
Deadline: 25-May-2026 The Creative Nations Program supports First Nations artists, cultural workers, organisations, and communities in New South Wales through funding for artistic and cultural projects. It provides grants from $10,000 to $100,000 to strengthen First Nations-led creative expression, … [Read more...] about Creative Nations Program for First Nations Artists and Communities (Australia)
Grants for Artistic Production and Research in the field of Contemporary Art (Spain)
Deadline: 19-May-2026 This funding programme supports artists and researchers in Spain working in contemporary art, with grants for both artistic production and research-based or curatorial projects. It provides up to €30,000 per project and aims to strengthen artistic creation, critical inquiry, … [Read more...] about Grants for Artistic Production and Research in the field of Contemporary Art (Spain)
Aid to Non-Profit Organizations for the Cine Escuela Program (Spain)
Deadline: 21-May-2026 The Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, under Spain’s Ministry of Culture, has launched the Cine Escuela 2026–2027 funding programme to support non-profit organizations promoting cinema education for young audiences. The initiative funds projects that … [Read more...] about Aid to Non-Profit Organizations for the Cine Escuela Program (Spain)
Grants for Scottish Community Groups and Charities (UK)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Weir Charitable Trust provides grants to support community groups and charities based in Scotland that deliver local services in areas such as sport, health, culture, recreation, and animal welfare. Funding is available for projects seeking less than £25,000 and must … [Read more...] about Grants for Scottish Community Groups and Charities (UK)
CFAs: Service Contract for the One-Day Event Organization in Palestine
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation is inviting applications to organize a one-day international event on gender equality, empowerment, and prevention of gender-based violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The event will bring together academic institutions, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Service Contract for the One-Day Event Organization in Palestine
Funding for Professional Cultural and Artistic Projects (Switzerland and UK)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation supports cultural and artistic projects in Switzerland and the United Kingdom that address socially relevant issues through innovative artistic expression. Grants are awarded to legal entities such as cultural institutions and associations … [Read more...] about Funding for Professional Cultural and Artistic Projects (Switzerland and UK)
Nominations open for HIPA International Photography Award
Deadline: 31-May-2026 The fifteenth season of a global photography competition invites photographers aged 18 and above to submit original works across five categories, including Family, Sports, AI-based creative photography, and storytelling portfolios. The competition offers a total prize pool of … [Read more...] about Nominations open for HIPA International Photography Award
Open Call: Mascot Design Contest for Eat Right India
Deadline: 17-May-2026 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a national Mascot Design Contest under the Eat Right India initiative via MyGov. The contest invites Indian citizens to design a mascot promoting food safety, healthy eating, and nutrition awareness, with … [Read more...] about Open Call: Mascot Design Contest for Eat Right India
Entries open for Focus on Ability Short Film Festival
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is an international film competition based in Australia that invites short films and documentaries centered on disability themes. It promotes inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities and offers over USD 100,000 in cash and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Focus on Ability Short Film Festival
Entries open for Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Young Poets Competition is a free international poetry contest for young writers aged 11–17. It invites original, unpublished poems written in English, with strict rules against AI-generated content and prior publication. UK participants may submit up to three poems, while … [Read more...] about Entries open for Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival’s Community Empowerment Award (Indonesia)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 is a regional film initiative that encourages participants to create impactful micro films centered on community empowerment. It focuses on storytelling that reflects how communities support each other, overcome challenges, and grow … [Read more...] about Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival’s Community Empowerment Award (Indonesia)
Apply Now: John Estey Student Writing Competition (US)
Deadline: 29-May-2026 The American Writers Museum 2026 Writing Competition is a student writing contest open to eligible schools in the United States and international schools. It awards cash prizes across Elementary (Grades 3–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12) … [Read more...] about Apply Now: John Estey Student Writing Competition (US)
Nominations Open for Community Empowerment Award 2026 (Mongolia)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 is a regional storytelling platform that promotes community empowerment through short films. It brings together creators from across Asia to showcase social impact stories and innovative solutions. It supports multiple formats … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Community Empowerment Award 2026 (Mongolia)
Canberra Youth Theatre’s Emerging Playwright Commission (Australia)
Deadline: 06-Jul-2026 The Canberra Youth Theatre Emerging Playwright Commission supports an early-career Australian playwright to develop a new full-length stage play for young performers aged 7–25. The program offers a $17,700 commission, dramaturgical mentorship, and staged development … [Read more...] about Canberra Youth Theatre’s Emerging Playwright Commission (Australia)
Request for Proposals: Culture of Solidarity Fund
Deadline: 18-May-2026 The Individual Grants Programme provides small, flexible wellbeing-focused grants for Ukrainian cultural professionals supporting displaced people and vulnerable communities affected by war. Funded grants of up to €1,200 support mental health, resilience, and trauma-informed … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Culture of Solidarity Fund
Docubox Creative Producers Lab for Feature Fiction Development (Kenya)
Deadline: 24-May-2026 The Docubox Creative Producers Lab supports Kenyan film producers developing feature-length fiction films as part of the Docubox International Partnership Summit 2026. The program offers intensive mentorship in script development, creative producing, and international … [Read more...] about Docubox Creative Producers Lab for Feature Fiction Development (Kenya)
Submit Applications for International Young Artist Residency Program
Deadline: 15-May-2026 The International Young Artist Residency Program – File in Taipei supports emerging international artists to live, create, and collaborate in Taipei through a site-specific residency focused on community engagement and cultural exchange. Artists work across … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for International Young Artist Residency Program
RFPs: Community Participation Grant for Individuals (Australia)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Community Participation Grant for Individuals supports residents of Merri-bek who have been selected to take part in development opportunities such as arts, sports, leadership, and professional forums. Funding of up to $750 helps cover participation-related costs including … [Read more...] about RFPs: Community Participation Grant for Individuals (Australia)
Request for Proposals: Artists for Projects in Government Schools in Karnataka (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The India Foundation for the Arts is inviting proposals under its Kali Kalisu programme to support arts-integrated learning projects in Karnataka government schools. The initiative promotes student-centered education using arts such as theater, music, visual arts, folklore, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Artists for Projects in Government Schools in Karnataka (India)
Arts Management, Museum and Heritage Studies Grant (Egypt)
Deadline: 10-Oct-2026 The Fulbright Egyptian Scholar Program – Arts Management, Museum and Heritage Studies Grant is a U.S.-Egypt exchange initiative that enables Egyptian professionals and academics to conduct advanced research in the United States. It focuses on strengthening expertise in … [Read more...] about Arts Management, Museum and Heritage Studies Grant (Egypt)
