Arts & Culture

Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding Program (Canada)

Deadline: 03-Apr-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Large-Scale Arts Presentation Operating Grant provides three-year operating support to Alberta-based professional arts organizations that deliver large-scale public presentations. The funding supports organizational … [Read more...] about Major Arts Presenters Operating Funding Program (Canada)

AFA Grant Program for Volunteer Based Arts Organizations (Canada)

Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Annual Operating Grant provides funding to Alberta-based arts organizations that rely primarily on volunteers and offer public programming in film, video, literary, visual, or performing arts. Grants support operating … [Read more...] about AFA Grant Program for Volunteer Based Arts Organizations (Canada)

Open Call: Culture Sync Grants Program for Cultural Collaboration (Ukraine)

Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The British Council is offering grants of up to £10,000 to support Ukrainian public cultural events that integrate British content, expertise, and creative collaboration. Eligible projects include exhibitions, screenings, workshops, residencies, and collaborative art … [Read more...] about Open Call: Culture Sync Grants Program for Cultural Collaboration (Ukraine)

Applications open for Dance Annual Operating Funding in Canada

Deadline: 09-Feb-2026 Toronto’s Dance Program provides Annual Operating funding to professional non-profit dance organizations that create, produce, present, or preserve dance in Toronto. Eligible organizations must demonstrate sustained activity, professional leadership, strong … [Read more...] about Applications open for Dance Annual Operating Funding in Canada

Apply Now: Milena Jesenská Fellowship for Journalists

Deadline: 16-Jan-2026 The Milena Jesenská Fellowship supports experienced cultural journalists with a three-month, fully funded research residency at the IWM in Vienna. Fellows receive a €3,300 monthly stipend, workspace, and institutional support while completing an independent research project. … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Milena Jesenská Fellowship for Journalists

Call for Proposals: Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund (UK and Hungary)

Deadline: 07-Jan-2026 The Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund provides targeted support for research on antiquities, historical geography, early history, and arts related to ancient India, China, and Iran. Grants of up to £3,500–£5,000 fund exploratory projects over a maximum of 24 months, covering … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund (UK and Hungary)

RFPs: Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program (Australia)

Deadline: 12-Dec-2025 The Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program provides major funding—up to $2.15 million—to strengthen arts, culture, and creative industries across Western Sydney. The program supports organisational growth, skills development, partnership building, … [Read more...] about RFPs: Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program (Australia)

Essay Competition on the Topic Swatantrata Ka Mantra – Vande Mataram (India)

Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with MyGov, invites Indian students and youth to participate in the Vande Mataram Essay Competition 2026. Participants write a 500–600 word essay reflecting on freedom, patriotism, and nation-building, with winners receiving cash … [Read more...] about Essay Competition on the Topic Swatantrata Ka Mantra – Vande Mataram (India)

CFPs: Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) provides grants of up to $18,000 to individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or ensembles for visual arts or new media projects. Funding supports project development, marketing, research, training, and career development, with … [Read more...] about CFPs: Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding (Canada)

CFAs: Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grant Program (Australia)

Deadline: 03-Feb-2026 The Victorian Government’s War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program funds both the planning and restoration of community war memorials across Victoria. Stage 1 supports documentation and planning, while Stage 2 funds conservation and restoration … [Read more...] about CFAs: Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grant Program (Australia)

Open Call: Sports for Everyone Grant Program (Russia)

Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Vladimir Potanin Charitable Foundation is inviting Russian non-profit organizations to apply for its Sports for Everyone Grant Program, supporting amateur sports initiatives that foster social cohesion and long-term social impact. Grants of up to 5 million rubles are … [Read more...] about Open Call: Sports for Everyone Grant Program (Russia)

NCL Video Contest – Ab Dand Nahi, Nyaya Hoga (India)

Deadline: 21-Dec-2025 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and MyGov are inviting Indian citizens, especially youth, to participate in the “NCL Video Contest – Ab Dand Nahi, Nyaya Hoga.” The contest encourages short videos highlighting the new criminal laws, promoting awareness and justice. Winners … [Read more...] about NCL Video Contest – Ab Dand Nahi, Nyaya Hoga (India)

Call for Entries: Jan Patočka Fellowship Program

Deadline: 10-Feb-2026 The Jan Patočka Fellowship Program by the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna, supports emerging scholars in the humanities and social sciences exploring themes tied to philosophy, modernity, colonialism, Europe, and contemporary societal issues. Fellows receive a fully … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Jan Patočka Fellowship Program

Call for Applications: Indigenous Program Grant (Canada)

Deadline: 12-Feb-2026 The Calgary Learns Indigenous Program Grant funds culturally grounded, part-time, non-credit learning programs for Indigenous adults in Calgary. Programs must strengthen foundational skills such as literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and learning readiness, while reflecting … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Indigenous Program Grant (Canada)

Open Call: Binding Foundation Grant Program (Switzerland)

Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Binding Foundation offers grants from CHF 3,000 to CHF 100,000 per year for projects in Switzerland focusing on environment, social cohesion, and culture. Support is available as financial contributions or operational collaborations, with priority given to … [Read more...] about Open Call: Binding Foundation Grant Program (Switzerland)

RFPs: Travel Grants for Curatorial Research (Germany)

Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Goethe-Institut Travel Grant Program provides partial funding of up to €5,000 for curators to conduct research abroad that contributes to exhibitions or related events in Germany. The program supports travel and accommodation costs while enabling networking … [Read more...] about RFPs: Travel Grants for Curatorial Research (Germany)

Competition On Singing Vande Mataram in Various Renditions (India)

Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with MyGov, invites citizens—especially students and young music enthusiasts—to participate in a nationwide Singing Competition featuring the iconic song “Vande Mataram.” Participants can showcase their creativity … [Read more...] about Competition On Singing Vande Mataram in Various Renditions (India)

Open Call: Grants for International Promotion of Swedish Literature and Drama

Deadline: 22-Jan-2026 The Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet) is inviting applications from organisations to promote the international dissemination of high-quality Swedish literature and drama. The grant supports projects that facilitate international exchanges, cultural events, and promotional … [Read more...] about Open Call: Grants for International Promotion of Swedish Literature and Drama

RFPs: Grants for Translators of Swedish Literature

Deadline: 27-Jan-2026 The Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet) invites professional translators of Swedish literature and drama to apply for its Swedish Literature Grant Programme. The grants support international exchange, skill development, mentorships, and sample translations, … [Read more...] about RFPs: Grants for Translators of Swedish Literature

Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela 2027 Logo Design Competition (India)

Deadline: 20-Dec-2025 The Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority, in collaboration with MyGov, invites Indian citizens to participate in the Logo Design Competition for Kumbh Mela 2027. Designers are encouraged to create a simple, memorable, and versatile logo reflecting spirituality, tradition, … [Read more...] about Nashik – Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela 2027 Logo Design Competition (India)

Painting Contest on the theme Samriddhi Ka Mantra – Atmanirbhar Bharat (India)

Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with MyGov, is hosting a national-level painting competition on the theme “समृद्धि का मंत्र – आत्मनिर्भर भारत.” Open to Indian citizens, the contest encourages students and young artists to visually portray India’s journey toward … [Read more...] about Painting Contest on the theme Samriddhi Ka Mantra – Atmanirbhar Bharat (India)

Costa Carras Awards for Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026 (Fifth Edition)

Deadline: 16-Jan-2026 The Costa Carras European Citizens Awards celebrate individuals, citizen groups, and civil society organisations across Europe working to safeguard endangered cultural and natural heritage. Winners receive financial awards, public recognition, and international exposure, … [Read more...] about Costa Carras Awards for Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026 (Fifth Edition)

Submissions open for Canva Africa Design Challenge

Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Canva Africa Design Challenge invites young creators across Sub-Saharan Africa to design practical, culturally authentic Canva templates for local entrepreneurs. Winners receive cash prizes, mentorship from Canva designers, Canva Pro subscriptions, and exposure through … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Canva Africa Design Challenge

Open Call for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition (UK and Malaysia)

Deadline: 14-Jan-2026 The British Council has opened a UK–Malaysia collaborative call for a Practitioner Team to design the British Pavilion exhibition at the 2026 Venice Architecture Biennale. The commission seeks innovative architectural responses to climate, environmental and … [Read more...] about Open Call for the 20th International Architecture Exhibition (UK and Malaysia)

Business Writing and Journalism Excellence Award (New Zealand)

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Business Writing and Journalism Excellence Award supports groundbreaking investigative business reporting and professional development for journalists in New Zealand. It funds high-impact investigative projects and offers training or conference support to strengthen … [Read more...] about Business Writing and Journalism Excellence Award (New Zealand)

CFAs: Recovering Voices Community Research Program

Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Recovering Voices Community Research Program (CRP) supports Indigenous and community-led efforts to document and revitalize languages, cultural knowledge, and traditional knowledge systems through research visits to the Smithsonian Institution. Applicants can request up to … [Read more...] about CFAs: Recovering Voices Community Research Program

Apply for: Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (UK)

Deadline: 05-Jan-2026 The Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund provides grants to projects benefiting residents of Yelvertoft, Crick, Clay Coton, and Lilbourne, supporting initiatives in environmental, educational, cultural, and community development. Grants range up to £7,000, with … [Read more...] about Apply for: Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (UK)

Request for Proposals: Space For Community Streams (Canada)

Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The City of Toronto’s Space for Community Streams provides free or discounted access to museum spaces for community-led programs, workshops, meetings, and celebrations. Eligible groups include grassroots, cultural, Indigenous, Black, and equity-deserving organizations, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Space For Community Streams (Canada)

Submit Proposals for Community Heritage Activations Stream (Canada)

Deadline: 07-Dec-2026 Toronto History Museums invites proposals for community-led projects that highlight diverse histories, cultural identity, and underrepresented narratives through exhibitions, installations, programs, or participatory experiences. Eligible applicants include … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for Community Heritage Activations Stream (Canada)

Local Councils Major Festival Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 19-Dec-2025 The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program provides up to $250,000 to local councils for major multicultural festivals and events across NSW, promoting cultural diversity, social cohesion, and community participation. Exceptional cases may receive … [Read more...] about Local Councils Major Festival Grants Program (Australia)

Applications open for AFS Global STEM Academies Program

Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The AFS Global STEM Academies Program offers youth aged 15–17.5 a blended virtual and international experience focused on STEM, sustainability, and global competence. Participants complete a 12-week online curriculum followed by a four-week study abroad in … [Read more...] about Applications open for AFS Global STEM Academies Program

Applications open for Film and TV Funding Award

Deadline: 30-Jan-2026 The Film & TV Funding Award invites emerging filmmakers worldwide to pitch director-led documentaries that showcase unique perspectives, compelling storytelling, and creative innovation. The programme provides up to £120,000 in funding, supporting first-time feature-length … [Read more...] about Applications open for Film and TV Funding Award

Call for Proposals: Movement Artists Stream Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 07-Dec-2025 The City of Toronto invites dancers, movement artists, creative facilitators, and fitness professionals to apply for the Movement Artists Stream Grant. The program funds community-focused classes, workshops, performances, and experimental movement projects in … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Movement Artists Stream Grant Program (Canada)

RFPs: Music BC Domestic and International Travel Grant Program (Canada)

Deadline: 09-Jan-2026 The Music BC Domestic and International Travel Grant supports B.C.-based artists with funding for touring and showcasing opportunities both within Canada and internationally. Grants cover up to 75% of eligible expenses, with maximum contributions ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 … [Read more...] about RFPs: Music BC Domestic and International Travel Grant Program (Canada)

Open Call for the Gulliver’s Travel Grant Program

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Speculative Literature Foundation’s Gulliver’s Travel Grant offers up to $1,000 to writers of speculative literature for travel that supports research and creative projects. The grant covers airfare, lodging, and other travel expenses, with applications … [Read more...] about Open Call for the Gulliver’s Travel Grant Program

Call for Applications: Artists and Education Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 01-May-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Artists and Education Funding supports Alberta schools by subsidizing professional artists’ fees for interactive arts residency projects for K–12 students. Grants cover up to $15,000 per project, supporting hands-on artistic … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Artists and Education Funding (Canada)

CFAs: Theatre Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Theatre Individual Project provides up to $18,000 in funding for Alberta-based artists, arts administrators, or ensembles to develop theatre and performance art projects. Eligible expenses include production, marketing, research, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Theatre Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Open Call: Literary Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Literary Individual Project offers funding of up to $18,000 to support Alberta-based writers, arts administrators, or non-incorporated ensembles in developing literary arts projects. Eligible expenses include artistic production, … [Read more...] about Open Call: Literary Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Apply for Music Individual Project Funding – Canada

Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Music Individual Project provides funding of up to $18,000 to support individual Alberta musicians, arts administrators, or ensembles in developing specific music projects. Eligible expenses include production, marketing, research, … [Read more...] about Apply for Music Individual Project Funding – Canada

RFPs: Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Indigenous Arts Individual Project provides funding for individual Indigenous artists, arts administrators, or ensembles in Alberta to develop cultural or artistic projects. Grants of up to $18,000 support production, … [Read more...] about RFPs: Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding (Canada)

Call for Entries: Young Romantics Prizes

Deadline: 02-Feb-2026 The Young Romantics Prizes invite poets and essayists aged 16–18 to engage creatively with Romantic literature. The 2025–26 Poetry Prize focuses on “Dystopia” or “Utopia,” while the Essay Prize explores themes related to Romantic writers. Winners receive cash … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Young Romantics Prizes

Submissions open for Encounter Grant Program

Deadline: 06-Apr-2026 The GINGKO Encounter Grant Program provides up to £3,000 to fund projects fostering intercultural and interfaith understanding between the MENA region and the West. Grants support events, exchanges, and workshops that promote mutual learning, dialogue, and … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Encounter Grant Program

Request for Proposals: Research Grant Program

Deadline: 06-Apr-2026 The GINGKO Research Grant Program provides up to £3,000 for academic research, conferences, or symposiums on the history, art history, or religions of the MENA region. Priority is given to MENA-based researchers, those with MENA heritage, collaborative projects … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Research Grant Program

Apply Now: Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant Program

Deadline: 06-Apr-2026 The GINGKO Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant Program offers up to £10,000 for academic research, conferences, or symposiums focused on the history, art history, or religions of the MENA region. Priority is given to collaborative projects between MENA and Western … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant Program

Open Call for Creative Museum Competition (Russia)

Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Creative Museum Competition offers 7-million-ruble grants to support innovative, museum-based partnership projects that strengthen cultural ecosystems and expand the socio-economic value of heritage institutions in Russia. Projects must be developed with creative industry … [Read more...] about Open Call for Creative Museum Competition (Russia)

Call for Submissions: Industrial Experiment Competition (Russia)

Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Industrial Experiment Competition by the Vladimir Potanin Charitable Foundation funds projects that revitalize industrial heritage sites across Russia. Museums and cultural organizations can receive up to 10 million rubles for transforming old industrial assets into … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Industrial Experiment Competition (Russia)

Entries open for “Museum 4.0” Competition in Russia

Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Museum 4.0 Competition provides grants of up to 10 million rubles to help museums across Russia modernize, improve accessibility, expand educational work and strengthen social impact. Open to all museum types and related organizations, the competition supports innovative … [Read more...] about Entries open for “Museum 4.0” Competition in Russia

Open Call for Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 31-Mar-2026 Aboriginal Affairs NSW’s Cultural Grants Program funds Aboriginal community organisations across New South Wales to celebrate, protect and share Aboriginal culture. Grants between $1,000 and $20,000 support cultural events, workshops, storytelling projects, healing initiatives … [Read more...] about Open Call for Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grants Program (Australia)

Call for Applications: Heritage and Place Programme in United Kingdom

Deadline: 16-Jan-2026 Historic Environment Scotland’s Heritage & Place Schemes programme funds large-scale heritage-led regeneration projects that strengthen local identity, traditional skills, and long-term resilience. Eligible authorities and not-for-profit organisations can access major … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Heritage and Place Programme in United Kingdom

Experience Ontario Program for Tourism Festival and Event Support in Canada

Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Experience Ontario Program supports festivals and events that drive tourism, increase visitor spending, and boost Ontario’s cultural and economic profile. The 2026 intake offers funding through the Established Events Stream using a tiered model based on … [Read more...] about Experience Ontario Program for Tourism Festival and Event Support in Canada

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