Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial is pleased to announce its Painting Competition. Artists of any nationality, including independent professionals, studios, and companies, are invited to participate in a competition and exhibition that welcomes new projects from … [Read more...] about Entries open for Painting Competition
Latest Grants and Resources for Arts and Culture
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Arts and Culture for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
3a Small Community Events Fund (UK)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the 3a Small Community Events Fund to support community and voluntary organisations in delivering small-scale community festivals, family fun days, Christmas parties, and Christmas tree switch-on events. The focus areas include community … [Read more...] about 3a Small Community Events Fund (UK)
IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The International Growth Centre is currently accepting applications for its IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship to support emerging researchers in contributing to public policy. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals relating to curriculum … [Read more...] about IGC Sierra Leone Early-Career Local Researcher Fellowship
Call for Proposals: U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program 2025 (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced the 2025 call for proposals for the Fulbright Specialist Program, a unique initiative of the U.S. Department of State that connects foreign host institutions with highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals to strengthen … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program 2025 (Bangladesh)
Dame Roma Mitchell Trust Fund for Children and Young People Grant (Australia)
Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The Dame Roma Mitchell Grants provide grants to children and young people who have been, or are currently, under a guardianship order in South Australia for at least one full year. Dame Roma Mitchell Trust Fund grants are available to assist with achieving personal goals, … [Read more...] about Dame Roma Mitchell Trust Fund for Children and Young People Grant (Australia)
CFAs: Youth Music Trailblazer Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The Youth Music Trailblazer Fund offers grants to small organisations and grassroots programmes that support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn, or earn in music. The focus areas of the fund are Early years, Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent young … [Read more...] about CFAs: Youth Music Trailblazer Fund (United Kingdom)
Submissions Open: Contemporary Music Touring Program (Australia)
Deadline: 14-Oct-2025 The Contemporary Music Touring Program provides grants to individuals, groups, or organizations to tour live music performances of original Australian contemporary music within Australia. Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: Contemporary Music Touring Program (Australia)
Apply Now: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Botswana)
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The U.S. Embassy in Botswana is pleased to announce the competition for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for the 2026-27 academic year. The Embassy encourages interested candidates to submit proposals relating to curriculum development or research work that … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program (Botswana)
Apply now for Arts Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 Are you an artist or organization on Haida Gwaii in need of some help bringing your creative vision to life? If so, the Arts Grant Program is designed for you! With up to ten thousand dollars available for each project and a total of one hundred thousand dollars allocated … [Read more...] about Apply now for Arts Grant Program (Canada)
Northern European Mobility Opportunity Pilot Programme
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Nordic Culture Fund is accepting applications for its Northern European Mobility Opportunity Pilot Programme to foster international collaboration, strengthen artistic networks across the region and support more artists and arts professionals in engaging with … [Read more...] about Northern European Mobility Opportunity Pilot Programme
Call for Artists: dlr Primary Arts Programme (Ireland)
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The dlr Arts Office in partnership with Blackrock Education Centre wish to engage six artists for the Primary Arts Programme. The programme supports children, artists and teachers to create, explore and encourages creative, process-based play in the classroom. They are … [Read more...] about Call for Artists: dlr Primary Arts Programme (Ireland)
Applications open for World on Stage Grant Program (Finland)
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The Finnish Cultural Foundation's "World on Stage" grant is an initiative designed to enrich Finnish theatre by introducing contemporary international plays that are not yet available in Finnish. The program aims to diversify the repertoire of Finnish theatres by … [Read more...] about Applications open for World on Stage Grant Program (Finland)
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program 2025–2026 (Iran)
Deadline: 24-Aug-2025 The Australian Embassy in Tehran has announced the opening of applications for the 2025–2026 Direct Aid Program (DAP), a small grants scheme supporting development activities led by NGOs and not-for-profit organisations. The focus of the program is on projects with clear … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program 2025–2026 (Iran)
Request for EOIs: Strengthening the National Evaluation Ecosystem in Togo
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has launched a program aimed at strengthening the national evaluation ecosystem, with a focus on enhancing planning, resource allocation, and accountability across the country. With funding support of $30,000 and … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Strengthening the National Evaluation Ecosystem in Togo
Applications open for Flourish Creators Fellowship in Africa
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 Are you passionate about video editing but do not know where to start? Are you a young African with a creative spark, ready to turn that spark into something extradinary? Then this call is for you. Join the Flourish Creators Fellowship - get trained, mentored, and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Flourish Creators Fellowship in Africa
Call for Proposals: Mobility Grant Programme
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture – Mobility Funding provides support for professional artists and cultural practitioners to travel within the Nordic and Baltic region in order to foster cooperation and exchange. The purpose of the trip can be a … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Mobility Grant Programme
Swedish Literature and Drama Translation Grants
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 The Swedish Arts Council is currently accepting applications for its Swedish Literature and Drama Translation Grants to increase the publishing of quality literature in other Nordic languages and to foster wider discussion on translated literature. The objective of this … [Read more...] about Swedish Literature and Drama Translation Grants
International Promotion of Swedish Literature and Drama Grants (Sweden)
Deadline: 23-Oct-2025 The Swedish Arts Council offers grants to support the international dissemination of high-quality Swedish literature and Swedish Drama for promoting international exchanges in these areas. The grants can be applied for by legal persons who conduct or organise professional … [Read more...] about International Promotion of Swedish Literature and Drama Grants (Sweden)
United States: Assistance for Arts Education Program
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 The U.S. Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for the Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) program. With a purpose rooted in promoting equitable access to arts education, the program is designed to serve students across the … [Read more...] about United States: Assistance for Arts Education Program
RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization invites eligible organizations to submit activity proposals under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), aiming to activate science for inclusive sustainable … [Read more...] about RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
Alfred Kordelin Foundation Art Grants 2025 (Finland)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Alfred Kordelin Foundation invites Finnish individuals and communities to apply for its 2025 art grants, supporting goal-oriented work and ambitious projects in visual arts, music, and architecture and applied arts. Personal grants for individuals aimed at … [Read more...] about Alfred Kordelin Foundation Art Grants 2025 (Finland)
Open Call: Mobility Grants for Artists and Art Critics (Finland)
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The Finnish Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce its Mobility Grants to cover costs from international activities or residency periods outside Finland. The purpose of the grant: to enhance the skills, understanding, abilities, networks, and career opportunities of … [Read more...] about Open Call: Mobility Grants for Artists and Art Critics (Finland)
Creative Communities Scheme Funding (New Zealand)
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) provides funding support for local arts projects that foster community engagement, celebrate cultural diversity, and encourage youth participation. Projects must focus on at least one of the following: Access and participation, which … [Read more...] about Creative Communities Scheme Funding (New Zealand)
Call for Applications: Artists’ Residencies Grant Programme (Finland)
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The Finnish Cultural Foundation is accepting applications for its Artists’ Residencies Grant Programme to support international artists’ residency programmes each year. In the August application round, artists can apply for grants for international work through two … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Artists’ Residencies Grant Programme (Finland)
Visual Artists Workspace Scheme 2026 (Ireland)
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025 The Arts Council has announced the Visual Artists Workspace Scheme 2026, inviting applications from eligible workspaces across Ireland to strengthen professional environments for visual artists. The objective of the Visual Artists Workspace Scheme is to support artists’ … [Read more...] about Visual Artists Workspace Scheme 2026 (Ireland)
CFAs: Rural England Prosperity Fund (UK)
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Rural England Prosperity Fund 2025, inviting eligible small businesses and rural communities in Tees Valley to apply for capital grants of £1,000–£15,000 to support productivity, strengthen the local economy, and enhance community … [Read more...] about CFAs: Rural England Prosperity Fund (UK)
Call for Applications: Artists in Communities Grant 2025 (Canada)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) is accepting applications for the Share – Artists in Communities Grant 2025, a program designed to support arts-related activities for underserved applicants and communities facing barriers to accessing artistic opportunities. The focus of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Artists in Communities Grant 2025 (Canada)
Nordic Culture Fund opens Startup Program for Creative Project Development
Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Nordic Culture Fund has launched its Startup program to support the early phases of artistic and cultural projects that strengthen Nordic cooperation and creative ambitions. The focus areas of the program are project content and Nordic relevance, including the content … [Read more...] about Nordic Culture Fund opens Startup Program for Creative Project Development
Apply Now: Papakura Local Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Papakura Local Grant programme offers a valuable opportunity for individuals and community groups to receive support for projects that reflect the unique identity, culture, and aspirations of the Papakura community. With grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, the … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Papakura Local Grant Program (New Zealand)
Entries open for the Wege Prize
Deadline: 05-Oct-2025 The Wege Prize invites student teams from across the globe to engage in a phased design process, moving from idea generation to actionable solutions. The Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Wege Prize
Auckland Council announces Waitakere Ranges Local Grant Program (New Zealand)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Auckland Council is now inviting applications for the Waitākere Ranges Local Grant Programme. This initiative is aimed at supporting people, places, culture, and the environment, with a strong focus on resilience, sustainability, and community connection. This … [Read more...] about Auckland Council announces Waitakere Ranges Local Grant Program (New Zealand)
Apply for Touring and Circulation Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 The Ontario Arts Council is seeking applications for its Touring and Circulation Grant Program to support Ontario artists, arts groups and arts organizations for audiences across Ontario, Canada and internationally. This program backs touring and circulation efforts … [Read more...] about Apply for Touring and Circulation Grant Program (Canada)
Apply Now: Short-Term Scholarship for Armenian Studies
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is inviting applications for its Short-Term Scholarship to support qualified students, academics, and researchers in Armenian Studies to participate in activities related to their field of research. The grant amount is based on proposals … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Short-Term Scholarship for Armenian Studies
Creative Industries Festivals Grant Scheme
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 The Creative Industries Festivals Grant Scheme supports festivals with an important public function that contribute to increasing interest in design, architecture and digital culture and stimulate their development. The focus is on the contribution of the festival to … [Read more...] about Creative Industries Festivals Grant Scheme
Open Call: TOTO Awards for Creative Writing in English (India)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The 2026 TOTO Awards for Creative Writing in English invite young Indian writers to submit original works of poetry, short stories, or short plays that showcase originality, craft, and a strong literary voice. The TOTO Awards for Creative Writing in English support young … [Read more...] about Open Call: TOTO Awards for Creative Writing in English (India)
Documentary Film Fellowships 2025–26 (India)
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 Rough Edges and the Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation invite applications for the 2025–26 Documentary Film Fellowships to support artistic research, experimentation, and the creation of evocative films that explore innovative ideas and nuanced perspectives. The Fellowships … [Read more...] about Documentary Film Fellowships 2025–26 (India)
Call for EOIs: Video Documentation of Tribal Communities and Forest Governance (India)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 Vasundhara, a research and policy advocacy organization based in Odisha, is inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced individuals, creative agencies, or production houses for video documentation of two short documentaries focused on tribal communities and forest … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Video Documentation of Tribal Communities and Forest Governance (India)
RFAs: New Albion Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (UK)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The New Albion Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has been established to support projects that positively impact residents of the Rushton and Pipewell parishes. Created on behalf of New Albion Wind Limited, the fund aims to provide grants for initiatives that benefit the … [Read more...] about RFAs: New Albion Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund (UK)
Call for Applications: Creative Communities Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Creative Communities Fund offers financial support to assist local community members and groups in bringing creative arts projects to life throughout the Horowhenua District. Access and participation: Create opportunities for local communities to engage with, and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Creative Communities Fund (New Zealand)
Request for Proposals: Winwick Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund – UK
Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Winwick Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has been set up by Cubico Sustainable Investments to support projects that benefit residents in the parishes of Winwick, Cold Ashby, West Haddon, and Guilsborough. This fund aims to provide grants for charitable, educational, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Winwick Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund – UK
City of Busselton: Economic Development and Marketing Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The City of Busselton offers two distinct funding streams under its Economic Development and Marketing Grants Program, designed to support initiatives that contribute to the region's economic, social, environmental, and cultural development. These grants are available to … [Read more...] about City of Busselton: Economic Development and Marketing Grants Program in Australia
OFFCITY AiR 2026: Interspaces Residency in Pardubice (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 OFFCITY AiR 2026 presents an open call inviting artists, architects, theorists, and interdisciplinary collectives to explore the theme of interspaces during a residency in Pardubice. The residency centres on interspaces as subtle cracks in the fabric of the city, from … [Read more...] about OFFCITY AiR 2026: Interspaces Residency in Pardubice (Czech Republic)
Applications open for TOTO Awards for Music (India)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The 2026 TOTO Awards for Music invite young Indian artists to submit their original music for recognition, celebrating creativity, innovation, and excellence across all genres and languages. The award celebrates original, independent music by young artists, recognising … [Read more...] about Applications open for TOTO Awards for Music (India)
Nominations open for Tulipán Cultural Connection Award (US)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Tulipán Foundation offers a truly inspiring opportunity for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations through its Cultural Connection Award. Tailored for missions that celebrate and elevate Hungarian culture, this grant program provides financial support ranging from $500 to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Tulipán Cultural Connection Award (US)
Creative Communities Scheme to support Local Arts (New Zealand)
Deadline: 19-Aug-2025 The Creative Communities Scheme offers financial assistance to support and enrich arts projects in local communities. The Creative Communities Scheme aims to encourage participation by creating opportunities for local communities to engage with and take part in local arts … [Read more...] about Creative Communities Scheme to support Local Arts (New Zealand)
Entries open for Tulipán Community Impact Award (US)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Tulipán Foundation is offering a unique cultural opportunity through its Community Impact Award, tailored for organizations across the United States that are focused on sharing and enriching Hungarian heritage. This award forgoes monetary support in favor of granting … [Read more...] about Entries open for Tulipán Community Impact Award (US)
Ontario Community Changemakers Leadership and Micro-Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 Do you have an idea to improve your community? The Ontario Community Changemakers is a multi-generational Leadership and Micro-Grant Program for people with bold ideas to activate public space, enhance civic engagement, and foster social inclusion in their … [Read more...] about Ontario Community Changemakers Leadership and Micro-Grant Program (Canada)
Video Making Contest on Enhancement of Police Transparency in NCL (India)
Deadline: 06-Sep-2025 The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with MyGov invites the citizens, especially the youth to participate in the “Video Making Contest on Enhancement of Police Transparency in NCL" in its pursuit to make people more aware of the New Criminal Laws. Focus: … [Read more...] about Video Making Contest on Enhancement of Police Transparency in NCL (India)
Council on Australia Latin America Relations Grants Program 2025-2026
Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR), under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has opened applications for the 2025-2026 Grants Program to enhance economic, political, and social relations between Australia and Latin America. The strategic … [Read more...] about Council on Australia Latin America Relations Grants Program 2025-2026
SoilTribes Open Call: Supporting Multi-Actor Initiatives to Protect and Restore Soil
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The SoilTribes project has launched an open call for lump sum grants to support innovative, cross-sector initiatives that promote soil literacy, engage communities, and protect soil as a vital resource. These grants aim to inspire behavioral change and drive innovation by … [Read more...] about SoilTribes Open Call: Supporting Multi-Actor Initiatives to Protect and Restore Soil
