Deadline: 07-Sep-2026 The Community Art Grant Program 2026, administered by the City of Kelowna, provides funding for artists to create temporary public artworks that engage residents through collaborative and interactive creative experiences. The program offers grants of up to $3,000 for three … [Read more...] about RFPs: Community Art Grant Program 2026 (Canada)
Arts & Culture
CFAs: Jan Michalski Foundation Writing Residency Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The Jan Michalski Foundation Writing Residency Program offers writers, translators, and literary creators dedicated time and space to develop literary projects in a unique residential environment. Selected residents receive accommodation, travel support, a weekly allowance of … [Read more...] about CFAs: Jan Michalski Foundation Writing Residency Program
Cultural Grant Aid and Bursaries Programme for Cultural Development (UK)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 Applications are now open for the Cultural Grant Aid and Bursaries Programme to support constituted groups and individuals within the Borough to participate in, develop, and promote cultural activities and projects. The programme aims to strengthen local cultural life by … [Read more...] about Cultural Grant Aid and Bursaries Programme for Cultural Development (UK)
Apply for Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: 25-Sep-2026 Applications are now open for the Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants Programme to support curators and museum professionals undertaking research, travel, and professional development activities that enhance curatorial expertise and collections-based knowledge. The programme … [Read more...] about Apply for Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grant Programme (UK)
Beyond Borders: Cross-Border Music Grants
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 Beyond Borders provides funding to support cross-border collaborations between music creators, performers, presenters, organisations, ensembles and bands across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, encouraging the creation, touring and promotion of innovative new … [Read more...] about Beyond Borders: Cross-Border Music Grants
Grants Domestic Travel and International Professional Development (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Touring and Travel Fund is a quick response funding program that supports domestic and international travel activities for NSW contemporary music artists, acts, and music industry professionals. The programme provides assistance with travel and accommodation costs to help … [Read more...] about Grants Domestic Travel and International Professional Development (Australia)
Call for Applications: Jerwood Art Fund to Commission Artists (UK)
Deadline: 02-Oct-2026 The Jerwood Art Fund Commissions is inviting applications to support UK museums and galleries to commission early to mid-career artists to create innovative contemporary artworks that enter public collections and strengthen engagement with living artists in museum spaces. The … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Jerwood Art Fund to Commission Artists (UK)
Call for EOIs: Developing Your Creative Practice Fund (UK)
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 Applications are now open for the Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) Fund, supporting creative and cultural practitioners in England to develop their practice and skills. The programme provides funding for professional development activities that help practitioners … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Developing Your Creative Practice Fund (UK)
Apply Now: Competitive Grant Program for Comic Creation (Spain)
Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The Ministry of Culture has launched the Competitive Grants for Comic Creation to support the literary creation of original comic works and promote artistic development in the field of sequential art. The programme encourages innovation, cultural contribution, and the … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Competitive Grant Program for Comic Creation (Spain)
Apply for Content Vienna Digital Design Competition (Austria)
Deadline: 08-Sep-2026 The Vienna Business Agency is inviting applications from developers, studios, startups, companies, private individuals, and associations for innovative digital projects currently under development. The competition provides production support and special awards to creative … [Read more...] about Apply for Content Vienna Digital Design Competition (Austria)
Apply Now: International Travel Fund for Market Development (Australia)
Deadline: 04-Aug-2026 The Creative Australia is inviting applications for the International Travel Fund: Market Development to support travel to key international market development platforms and gatherings that help strengthen global engagement in the arts and cultural sector. The fund assists … [Read more...] about Apply Now: International Travel Fund for Market Development (Australia)
2026 Children’s Week Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Children’s Week Grants Program 2026 provides funding to support community activities that celebrate children's rights, wellbeing, participation, culture, and family engagement during Children's Week. The Victorian Department of Education is offering grants of up to $1,000 … [Read more...] about 2026 Children’s Week Grants Program (Australia)
Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity Main Grants Programme (UK)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity provides grant funding to support organisations and projects across Wales that contribute to the arts, education, health, and social welfare. The programme places particular emphasis on supporting small and local charities that … [Read more...] about Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity Main Grants Programme (UK)
Beacons: Short Film Funding (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 The Ffilm Cymru Beacons Short Film Fund provides up to £25,000 for the development and production of short films of up to 15 minutes intended for cinema audiences. The fund prioritizes under-represented filmmakers, Welsh-language storytelling, innovative creative projects, and … [Read more...] about Beacons: Short Film Funding (United Kingdom)
CFAs: Feature Film Development Programme (UK)
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 Ffilm Cymru Wales provides development funding for independent feature films and documentaries that advance Welsh cinema, champion under-represented voices, and explore innovative storytelling approaches. Grants of up to £10,000 for small development awards and up to £24,999 … [Read more...] about CFAs: Feature Film Development Programme (UK)
2026 Earthna Prize for Traditional Knowledge and Sustainability Solutions
Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 The Earthna Prize 2026 is a global award program recognizing organizations and initiatives that preserve, apply, and promote traditional knowledge and cultural heritage to address environmental and sustainability challenges. With a total prize pool of USD 1 million, four … [Read more...] about 2026 Earthna Prize for Traditional Knowledge and Sustainability Solutions
European Award 2026: New Dialogues Between the Arts and Audiences
Deadline: 26-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the European Award 2026, an initiative that supports non-profit cultural organisations developing innovative audience-engagement projects that strengthen connections between arts, culture, and communities across Europe. The award provides … [Read more...] about European Award 2026: New Dialogues Between the Arts and Audiences
Entries open for Future Generation Art Prize
Deadline: 28-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the Future Generation Art Prize, an international competition that recognizes and supports outstanding emerging artists aged 35 and under from around the world. The prize provides significant financial support, international recognition, and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Future Generation Art Prize
Open Call: “Stay Cool, Stay Safe” Poster Competition (India)
Deadline: 26-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Poster Making Competition on the theme “Stay Cool, Stay Safe”, inviting school students across India to raise awareness about heatwave safety through creative artwork. The competition aims to … [Read more...] about Open Call: “Stay Cool, Stay Safe” Poster Competition (India)
Call for Proposals: European Film Sales Funding Program
Deadline: 18-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the European Film Sales Funding Program, which supports the wider transnational distribution of recent European films by providing financial assistance to European sales agents. The programme aims to strengthen the international circulation of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: European Film Sales Funding Program
Apply now for Network of European Cinemas Support Programme
Deadline: 09-Jul-2026 Applications are now open for the Network of European Cinemas Support Programme, which supports networks of European cinema operators that actively screen non-national European films and promote wider access to European audiovisual works. The programme aims to strengthen the … [Read more...] about Apply now for Network of European Cinemas Support Programme
Films on the Move: Support for the Distribution of European Films
Deadline: 16-Jul-2026 The Creative Europe Desk Ireland is accepting applications for funding to support the wider distribution of recent non-national European films. The programme aims to strengthen the international circulation of European audiovisual works by supporting promotion, marketing, and … [Read more...] about Films on the Move: Support for the Distribution of European Films
Historic Preservation Fund – Underrepresented Communities Grants (US)
Deadline: 07-Jul-2026 The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting applications for the Underrepresented Communities Grant Program, funded through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). The program supports efforts to identify, document, and nominate historic places associated with communities that … [Read more...] about Historic Preservation Fund – Underrepresented Communities Grants (US)
Apply for European Mini-Slate Development Programme
Deadline: 17-Sep-2026 Applications are now open for the European Mini-Slate Development Programme, which supports independent production companies in Low Audiovisual Capacity Countries to develop high-quality audiovisual projects with international potential. The programme aims to strengthen the … [Read more...] about Apply for European Mini-Slate Development Programme
Applications open for Northeast India AI Research Fellowship
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Northeast India AI Research Fellowship supports students and early-career researchers building language technologies for indigenous Northeast Indian languages. It focuses on low-resource NLP, including language modeling, dataset creation, translation systems, and speech … [Read more...] about Applications open for Northeast India AI Research Fellowship
Entries open for Single Image Competition
Deadline: 05-Jan-2027 The Sony World Photography Awards Single Image Competition is an international photography contest that celebrates powerful standalone photographs across ten categories. Open to the public and free to enter, it rewards creativity, composition, and visual clarity with cash … [Read more...] about Entries open for Single Image Competition
Applications open for Series Competition
Deadline: 12-Jan-2027 The Sony World Photography Awards Series Competition is an international photography contest recognizing outstanding visual storytelling through cohesive photographic series of 5–10 images. Open to photographers aged 18+, it spans ten categories and rewards narrative … [Read more...] about Applications open for Series Competition
Open Call: Community Development Arts Grant 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 09-Jun-2026 The Dublin City Council Community Development Arts Grant 2026 supports collaborative arts projects that combine professional artists and community groups to strengthen community engagement and development across Dublin. Funding ranges from €5,000 to €15,000 per project and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Community Development Arts Grant 2026 (Ireland)
Open Call for Sony World Photography Youth Competition
Deadline: 05-Jan-2027 The Sony World Photography Youth Competition is a global, free-to-enter photography contest for young photographers aged 19 and under. Participants submit up to three images based on a set theme, and winners receive Sony equipment, international recognition, and an invitation … [Read more...] about Open Call for Sony World Photography Youth Competition
Submit Entries for Student Competition
Deadline: 27-Nov-2026 The Sony World Photography Awards Student Competition is an international photography contest for students aged 18–30 from selected universities. Participants submit 5–10 images based on a brief, and winners receive Sony equipment, global exposure, and an invitation to the … [Read more...] about Submit Entries for Student Competition
Apply Now: Arts Activities Funding Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Arts Activities Funding Program 2025–26 supports Canberra-based artists, groups, and organisations to deliver creative projects that strengthen artistic practice, cultural participation, and industry development. It offers grants from $500 to $50,000 across two funding … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Arts Activities Funding Program (Australia)
Call for Applicants: Grants for Translators of Swedish Literature
Deadline: 25-Aug-2026 The Professional Development and Sample Translation Grant supports professional translators who translate Swedish literature and drama into other languages. Funding helps translators improve their skills through training, mentorships, conferences, travel, and sample … [Read more...] about Call for Applicants: Grants for Translators of Swedish Literature
Open Call for Industry Development Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Industry Development Fund provides financial support for programmes that strengthen filmmaking skills and professional development across New Zealand’s screen industry. The fund supports script development, director and producer training, filmmaker collaboration, and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Industry Development Fund (New Zealand)
Open call for Feature Film Development Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 Feature Film Development Funding supports New Zealand filmmakers in developing scripted feature film projects from early-stage concepts through production-ready screenplays. The programme provides funding for script development, creative collaboration, research, packaging, and … [Read more...] about Open call for Feature Film Development Fund (New Zealand)
Call for Participants: Feature Film Finishing Grant (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Feature Film Finishing Grant supports New Zealand-based filmmakers in completing independently produced feature films that are already in advanced post-production stages and demonstrate a clear pathway to audiences through theatrical release or film festivals. The … [Read more...] about Call for Participants: Feature Film Finishing Grant (New Zealand)
Apply Now: Painting Contest on India 1947 vs India 2047
Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with MyGov, has launched the “India 1947 vs India 2047” Painting Competition to encourage citizens to creatively showcase India's transformation from Independence to its vision for 2047. The competition offers cash prizes, national … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Painting Contest on India 1947 vs India 2047
Open Call: No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Poster Making Competition (India)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2026 The ‘No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Only Legal Adoption’ Poster Making Competition invites participants across India to create impactful posters promoting legal adoption and raising awareness against illegal adoption practices. The campaign supports awareness about child … [Read more...] about Open Call: No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Poster Making Competition (India)
Stories of Legal Adoption- Every Child Deserves a Family Reel Contest (India)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2026 The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, in collaboration with MyGov, is inviting citizens across India to participate in a video storytelling initiative promoting awareness about legal … [Read more...] about Stories of Legal Adoption- Every Child Deserves a Family Reel Contest (India)
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Residency for Indian Artists in South Africa
Deadline: 29-Jun-2026 The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, in collaboration with the NIROX Foundation and the Centre for Indian Studies in Africa at the University of the Witwatersrand, is offering a fully supported residency in South Africa for Indian contemporary visual artists. The programme … [Read more...] about Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Residency for Indian Artists in South Africa
No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Myth vs Reality info-graphic Contest (India)
Deadline: 31-Oct-2026 Applications are now open for the ‘No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Myth vs Reality’ Infographic Contest organized to promote awareness about legal adoption and dispel common misconceptions surrounding adoption practices in India. The contest encourages participants to create … [Read more...] about No Shortcuts to Parenthood – Myth vs Reality info-graphic Contest (India)
Submissions open for John Hirsch Prize (Canada)
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 Applications are now open for the John Hirsch Prize, a Canadian award recognizing the artistry, innovation, and future potential of emerging theatre directors. The prize supports early-career directors working in theatre direction through separate English-language and … [Read more...] about Submissions open for John Hirsch Prize (Canada)
Open Call: Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music (Canada)
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music is an annual award administered by the Canada Council for the Arts that recognizes outstanding new chamber music compositions by Canadian composers and sound creators. The prize supports artistic innovation, contemporary music … [Read more...] about Open Call: Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music (Canada)
Submit Manuscript: The Starving Artist Publishing Studio
Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Starving Artist Publishing Studio invites submissions from authors, artists, and creative thinkers seeking professional support to publish and share their creative work with a global audience. The program is dedicated to empowering independent voices and supporting … [Read more...] about Submit Manuscript: The Starving Artist Publishing Studio
Quick Response Grants under the Regional Arts Fund (Australia)
Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The Quick Response Grants under the Regional Arts Fund provide flexible and fast-access funding to support artists, arts workers, and organisations in regional and remote Australia. The grants help applicants respond to unexpected professional development opportunities, … [Read more...] about Quick Response Grants under the Regional Arts Fund (Australia)
Apply Now: Conservation of Cultural Heritage Grant Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Conservation of Cultural Heritage grant programme provides funding to support the preservation and conservation of culturally and historically significant collections across the United Kingdom. The programme funds conservation projects involving artworks, manuscripts, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Conservation of Cultural Heritage Grant Programme (United Kingdom)
Historic Buildings and Structures Preservation Grants (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The Historic Buildings and Structures Preservation Grants programme provides funding to support the preservation, repair, conservation, and sustainable re-use of historic buildings and architectural structures across the United Kingdom. Grants generally range from £1,000 to … [Read more...] about Historic Buildings and Structures Preservation Grants (United Kingdom)
Sunrise Foundation’s Annual Grants Programme (New Zealand)
Deadline: 02-Jul-2026 The Sunrise Foundation provides grants of up to $7,500 per initiative per year to support charitable projects that benefit local communities. Funding is available across a wide range of sectors including arts, education, health, environment, animal welfare, sport, and … [Read more...] about Sunrise Foundation’s Annual Grants Programme (New Zealand)
Grants for Minority Language Education and Social Cohesion (Ukraine)
Deadline: 15-Jun-2026 The Council of Europe is offering grants of up to EUR 9,000 to support civil society initiatives that promote bilingual education, minority languages, inclusion, anti-discrimination, and social cohesion in Ukraine. The funding is part of the project “Supporting the reform of … [Read more...] about Grants for Minority Language Education and Social Cohesion (Ukraine)
RFAs: Community Focused Arts Organizations Funding Program (Canada)
Deadline: 03-May-2027 The Community Focused Arts Organizations Program provides funding to arts organizations that deliver ongoing artistic programming, support artists, and actively engage communities through regular public participation in the arts. The program supports operational stability, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Community Focused Arts Organizations Funding Program (Canada)
Alice’s WonderDance Foundation Grant Program (UK)
Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The Alice’s WonderDance Foundation Grant Program provides funding to help children and young people access dance opportunities by removing financial and social barriers to participation. The fund supports community organisations and schools delivering inclusive, accessible, … [Read more...] about Alice’s WonderDance Foundation Grant Program (UK)
