Deadline: 30 September 2017
The Agosto Foundation is seeking proposals for its Perpedes Grant Program to support the activities of individual artists, as well as for artistic or cultural projects.
The Perpedes grant program aims to foster a closer connection between artistic and cultural activities, and the daily lives of various social strata and communities, on both the local and regional scale. The program focuses on strengthening smaller individual and civic initiatives which intersect or interact with interdisciplinary cooperation, and which address themes pertaining to social and environmental networks working within the framework of contemporary art.
Grant Information
- The program is administered by the Agosto Foundation which has allocated 800 000 CZK for the year 2017.
- The grants may be offered to both legal entities (associations, societies, local action groups, etc.) as well as individuals. The maximum amount of any one grant is set at 80 000 CZK.
- The grants will be conferred based on the agreed upon time schedule, with the availability funds lasting until the end of 2018.
Evaluation Criteria
The candidates:
- have a 2-year record of activity in the Czech Republic;
- can demonstrate cooperation with the local community;
- show a scope of activities which will tend toward recipient independence and support local competencies going forward;
- show a connection with contemporary art and creative implementations of new approaches;
- focus on contemporary themes such as: the environment, solidarity, cultural heritage, inclusiveness;
- and focus on interdisciplinary activies and education.
Selection Process
- Evaluation of the received proposals
- Personal interview with the select candidate
How to Apply
- Applicants should submit proposals via email through the given website.
- Proposals must include a description of the activities of the nominee and the reasons for their nomination (five A4 pages maximum)
For more information, please visit Perpedes Grant Program.