Latest Grants and Resources for Arts and Culture

Call for Applications: Literature Project Award – Ireland

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is excited to invite applications for its Literature Project Award to support specific artistic projects in literature. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Literature Project Award – Ireland

Submit Applications for Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Program – New Zealand

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 The Auckland Council is excited to invite applications for its Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Program to provide contestable and discretionary community grants to local communities. Priorities The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board welcomes grant applications that deliver … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Program – New Zealand

Submissions open for Puketapapa Local Grant Program (New Zealand)

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 The Auckland Council is accepting submissions for the Puketapapa Local Grant Program. Objectives The Puketapapa Local Board welcomes grant applications that align with the following local board plan objectives: The people are thriving and have a strong sense of … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Puketapapa Local Grant Program (New Zealand)

New Zealand: Mangere-Otahuhu Local Grant 2025

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 Applications are now open for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Grant. Objectives The people Engaging with the diverse communities - from Maori, Pacific peoples, and children to rangatahi (youth) and senior people - enables them to provide the services and facilities they … [Read more...] about New Zealand: Mangere-Otahuhu Local Grant 2025

Call for Proposals: Building Peace through Art and Women’s Voices in Bolivia

Deadline: 9-Jul-25 The UN Women is accepting proposals for Building Peace through Art and Women's Voices. The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), based on the vision of equality enshrined in the United Nations Charter, works to eliminate … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Building Peace through Art and Women’s Voices in Bolivia

Request for Applications: Manurewa Local Grant Program (New Zealand)

Deadline: 1-Aug-25 The Auckland Council is requesting applications for its Manurewa Local Grant Program to provide grants to local communities in order to help them achieve their aspirations. Objectives Their people: Family, whanau and social wellbeing is strengthened Older people … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Manurewa Local Grant Program (New Zealand)

Apply for International Studio & Curatorial Residency Program – Australia

Deadline: 5-Aug-25 Applications are now open for the International Studio & Curatorial Residency Program to help artists develop their visual arts practice and professional networks over four months in New York. The International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) supports the creative … [Read more...] about Apply for International Studio & Curatorial Residency Program – Australia

Entries open for International City of Arts Residency Program (Australia)

Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The Creative Australia has announced its International City of Arts Residency Program to support artists develop their professional practice over three months in Paris. This residency is an opportunity for artists working across any art form area to direct their own program … [Read more...] about Entries open for International City of Arts Residency Program (Australia)

Entries open for Student Innovation Competition – Africa

Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The ESG Africa Conference has announced its Student Innovation Competition to spotlight and celebrate the next generation of African changemakers. This platform gives students the opportunity to tackle real-world environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges … [Read more...] about Entries open for Student Innovation Competition – Africa

Applications open for TUI Colourful Cultures Programme 2025

Deadline: 30-Sep-25 The TUI Colourful Cultures offers tourists the opportunity to experience and appreciate these cultures and empowers communities to preserve and promote them through tourism. By inspiring and supporting cultural expression and growth in tourism destinations. The programme … [Read more...] about Applications open for TUI Colourful Cultures Programme 2025

Open Call: Keesing Studio Residency at the International City of Arts (Australia)

Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The Creative Australia is thrilled to seek applications for its Keesing Studio Residency at the International City of Arts. The Keesing Studio residency at the International City of Arts is an opportunity for writers to direct their own program of activity and expand their … [Read more...] about Open Call: Keesing Studio Residency at the International City of Arts (Australia)

Apply Now: BR Whiting Studio Residency Program – Australia

Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The Creative Australia is thrilled to invite applications for its BR Whiting Studio Residency Program, an opportunity for Australian writers in Rome of varying duration of one, three or six months. The BR Whiting Studio residency is an opportunity for writers to direct their … [Read more...] about Apply Now: BR Whiting Studio Residency Program – Australia

Heritage Open Days: Micro-grants for New Organisers (UK)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2025 Applications are now open for the second round of Heritage Open Days: Micro-grants for New Organisers to support organisers new to the festival. Funding Information £350 to deliver an event for the 2025 festival. Eligible Activities It can be spent on areas … [Read more...] about Heritage Open Days: Micro-grants for New Organisers (UK)

Call for Applications: Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship (Africa)

Deadline: 3-Aug-25 The Republic is pleased to announce the Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship, a six-month fellowship programme designed towards the commissioning, writing and curation of stories rooted in Blackness and the African experience. This fellowship will support five early- to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship (Africa)

Entries open for 30th Anniversary Commercial Competition (US)

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The 30th Anniversary Commercial Competition invites content creators to write, produce and direct and a dynamic 30-second commercial that reflects the spirit of this historic occasion. Your spot should capture the legacy, excitement, and cultural impact of ABFFwhile … [Read more...] about Entries open for 30th Anniversary Commercial Competition (US)

Street Performance and Spectacle Project Award in Ireland

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Street Performance and Spectacle Project Award supports specific artistic projects in street performance and spectacle. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Street Performance and Spectacle Project Award in Ireland

Round 1: Theatre Project Award in Ireland

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Theatre Project Award supports specific artistic projects in theatre. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objective The objective of the Theatre Project Award is to … [Read more...] about Round 1: Theatre Project Award in Ireland

The Arts Council launches Traditional Arts Project Award Ireland

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Traditional Arts Project Award supports specific artistic projects in traditional arts. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Strands There are two strands to the award. … [Read more...] about The Arts Council launches Traditional Arts Project Award Ireland

Nominations open for Visual Arts Project Award in Ireland

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is accepting nominations for the Visual Arts Project Award to support specific artistic projects in visual arts. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Strands … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Visual Arts Project Award in Ireland

Call for Applications: USAU Small Grants Program

Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The U.S. Mission to the African Union is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. The U.S. partnership with the African Union (AU) focuses on advancing peace and security; promoting economic growth, trade, and investment; strengthening … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: USAU Small Grants Program

Arts Council Strategic Funding Programme in Ireland

Deadline: 4-Sep-25 The Arts Council is accepting applications for the Strategic Funding Programme to invest in and support the organisations that are needed to lead, sustain and develop the arts in Ireland. Aims and Objectives The Arts Council provides Strategic Funding to organisations to … [Read more...] about Arts Council Strategic Funding Programme in Ireland

Nominations open for Circus Project Award in Ireland

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is accepting nominations for the Circus Project Award to support specific artistic projects in circus. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objectives The … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Circus Project Award in Ireland

RFPs: Green Hub-Royal Enfield Conservation Grants (India)

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The Green Hub has launched its Royal Enfield Conservation Grants for youth from indigenous communities and Green Hub alumni, who are engaged in or would like to start community-based conservation projects in northeast India. Through the Conservation Grants, they hope to … [Read more...] about RFPs: Green Hub-Royal Enfield Conservation Grants (India)

Applications open for Dance Project Award 2026 (Ireland)

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 Applicants are now invited to apply for the Dance Project Award 2026 to support specific artistic projects in dance. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. Objectives The purpose … [Read more...] about Applications open for Dance Project Award 2026 (Ireland)

Entries open for Children and Young Peoples Arts Project Award (Ireland)

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 Entries are now open for the Children and Young Peoples Arts Project Award to support specific artistic projects in children and young peoples arts. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic … [Read more...] about Entries open for Children and Young Peoples Arts Project Award (Ireland)

Apply Now: Participatory Arts Project Award – Ireland

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is excited to invite applications for its Participatory Arts Project Award to support specific artistic projects in participatory arts. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Participatory Arts Project Award – Ireland

Arts Council announces Architecture Project Award 2026 (Ireland)

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is thrilled to announce the Architecture Project Award 2026 to support specific artistic projects in architecture. It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic … [Read more...] about Arts Council announces Architecture Project Award 2026 (Ireland)

Applications open for Culture Irelands Regular Grant Scheme 2025

Deadline: 6-Aug-25 Applications are now open for the Culture Irelands Regular Grant Scheme to support Irish professional artists, arts organisations and international presenters to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals. What does Culture Ireland mean by … [Read more...] about Applications open for Culture Irelands Regular Grant Scheme 2025

Open Call for Cultural Heritage Fund 2025 (Brazil)

Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brazil has announced an open call for its Cultural Heritage Fund to support organisations in the conservation, documentation, management aimed at sustainable use and visibility of cultural heritage between the Netherlands and Brazil, be it … [Read more...] about Open Call for Cultural Heritage Fund 2025 (Brazil)

Call for Curators with an Inclusive Arts Practice in Ireland

Deadline: 17-Jul-25 The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is requesting applications for its Curators with an Inclusive Arts Practice to curate an exhibition in the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire. This will be an exhibition of work by professional artists from KCAT Studios. … [Read more...] about Call for Curators with an Inclusive Arts Practice in Ireland

Nominations open for Theatre Project Award (Round 1) – Ireland

Deadline: 24-Jul-25 The Arts Council is seeking applications for Theatre Project Award to support the development, generation, creation making and/or presenting of theatre to audiences. The award is open to professional artists and organisations with a demonstrable track record in theatre … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Theatre Project Award (Round 1) – Ireland

NCCA Competitive Grants Program in Philippines

Deadline: 31-Aug-25 The National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts (NEFCA), under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), provides support to a wide range of stakeholders through its Competitive Grants Program and Institutional Programs. These include the NCCA Outreach … [Read more...] about NCCA Competitive Grants Program in Philippines

Igniting the Flame of Filipino Creativity through Alab: The 58?? Shell National Students Art Competition (Philippines)

Deadline: 6-Oct-25 Are you a student artist with a story to tell? Join the 58th Shell National Students Art Competition today and let your ALAB shine! This prestigious competition not only celebrates the remarkable skills of student artists but also sparks the creative energy that contributes … [Read more...] about Igniting the Flame of Filipino Creativity through Alab: The 58?? Shell National Students Art Competition (Philippines)

Entries Open: Stop Motion/Experimental/Stop Motion for Children Festival (Slovenia)

Deadline: 7-Jul-25 Applicants are now invited to apply for the Stop Motion/Experimental/Stop Motion for Children festival. They're looking for stop motion and experimental animated shorts (max. 30 min) which are fresh in style, innovative in storytelling, outstanding in visual form, playful or … [Read more...] about Entries Open: Stop Motion/Experimental/Stop Motion for Children Festival (Slovenia)

How to Combat Financial Frauds-Essay Writing Contest in India

Deadline: 20-Jul-25 The Financial and Tax Literacy Directorate of ICAI in collaboration with MyGov is organizing an Essay Writing Competition to spread awareness about the growing threat of financial fraud, especially in today’s digital era. With rapid advancements in technology, individuals … [Read more...] about How to Combat Financial Frauds-Essay Writing Contest in India

Submissions open for Arts and Disability Initiative – Australia

Deadline: 8-Jul-25 The Creative Australia is currently seeking applications for its Arts and Disability Initiative for d/Deaf and disabled artists and workers. You can apply for funding to develop a new work, or to build your practice, skills and networks. Funding Information Grants of … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Arts and Disability Initiative – Australia

Call for Applications: Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues (US)

Deadline: 31-Aug-25 The Villa Albertine is delighted to seek grant applications to support the exhibition of French immersive projects at US cultural institutions and venues. The Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues aims to encourage the distribution of French XR … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Immersive Exhibition Grants for Cultural Institutions and Venues (US)

Plus1 Program for Arts and Cultural Organisations in Australia

Deadline: 5-Aug-25 Creative Australia is inviting applications for its Plus1 program, a matched funding initiative designed to support small-to-medium arts and cultural organisations. The program aims to enhance fundraising capabilities, attract private sector support, expand networks, and foster … [Read more...] about Plus1 Program for Arts and Cultural Organisations in Australia

Short Film Contest on Combating Trafficking in Persons (3rd Edition) – Nigeria

Deadline: 11-Jul-25 The International Organization for Migration is delighted to announce the Third Edition of the Short Film Contest on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria. The contest is one of IOMs flagship initiatives in Nigeria aimed at galvanizing youth and creative actors in … [Read more...] about Short Film Contest on Combating Trafficking in Persons (3rd Edition) – Nigeria

Apply for Moses Mapesa Research Grant – Africa

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The African World Heritage Fund is pleased to announce the Moses Mapesa Research Grant, established to support African doctoral and masters students conducting research in the field of natural and cultural heritage. This grant aims to advance scholarly work by providing … [Read more...] about Apply for Moses Mapesa Research Grant – Africa

RFPs: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants

Deadline: 20-Oct-25 The MAPFRE Foundation is seeking applications for its Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants to improve peoples quality of life and the progress of society through multinational programs and activities. To achieve their goals, they organize a wide range of activities … [Read more...] about RFPs: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants

Bureau of Land Management Environmental Quality Protection – Bureau Wide (US)

Deadline: 23-Jul-25 The Bureau of Land Management is seeking applications for Environmental Quality Protection. The BLM and its partners inventory and mitigate abandoned mine hazards to protect public health and safety and the environment, and restore watersheds for recreation, fish, wildlife … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management Environmental Quality Protection – Bureau Wide (US)

Request for Proposals: National Arts and Disability Awards (Australia)

Deadline: 8-Jul-25 Applications are now open for the National Arts and Disability Awards to celebrate the work and achievements of d/Deaf artists and artists with disability. The Awards acknowledge the contribution these artists have made to the creative arts and cultural life of the … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: National Arts and Disability Awards (Australia)

Call for Entries: MATCH Lab Program (Australia)

Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The MATCH Lab Program supports artists and artist groups to build fundraising skills, increase knowledge of philanthropy and business partnerships and create sustainable sources of revenue into the future. The program provides both dollar-for-dollar matched funding and … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: MATCH Lab Program (Australia)

Nominations open for International Awards for Art Criticism

Deadline: 14-Sep-25 The Eleventh Edition of the International Awards for Art Criticism (IAAC 11) 2025 is open to candidates from anywhere in the world writing in Chinese or English about any contemporary art exhibition held anywhere in the world or on-line between 1 September 2024 and 31 August … [Read more...] about Nominations open for International Awards for Art Criticism

National Lottery Major Individual Artist Awards (UK)

Deadline: 11-Jul-25 Nominations are now open for the National Lottery Major Individual Artist Awards to create the circumstances in which established artists with national/international recognition may develop extended or ambitious work. Your proposal should result in a significant creative … [Read more...] about National Lottery Major Individual Artist Awards (UK)

National Arts Council Major Company Scheme (Singapore)

Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The National Arts Council (NAC)’s Major Company Scheme supports the professional and artistic development of registered arts organisations that represent excellence in their core mission. Major Companies play an important role in the collective efforts of the Arts sector, … [Read more...] about National Arts Council Major Company Scheme (Singapore)

Entries open for Jacqueline Nonkels Prize for Individuals (Belgium)

Deadline: 27-Nov-25 The King Baudouin Foundation is excited to invite applications for its Jacqueline Nonkels Prize to recognize people or bodies who successfully contribute in raising awareness and publicizing Belgium’s surrealist heritage, as well as its preservation, restoration and … [Read more...] about Entries open for Jacqueline Nonkels Prize for Individuals (Belgium)

Call for Projects: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies and France

Deadline: 31-Jul-25 The Embassy of France to Australia is looking to support academics, researchers, writers and artists working on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders studies, to promote the further exploration of a shared history and to foster collaborative projects. This event was an … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies and France