Top Art Projects Grants 2026

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Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Information

Perelman Performing Arts Center - The Democracy Cycle

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Performance

Grant

60,000 $

Location

New York
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

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Perspektive Donau: Bildung, Kultur und Zivilgesellschaft

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

max. 50.000 €

Location

Stuttgart
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Baden-Württemberg (DE)
For non-profit organisations

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

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Munich Cultural Department - International Cultural Projects

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

max. 10.000 €

Location

Munich
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Bayern (DE)
Artists and organizations based in Munich (DE)

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Music / Design / Fashion Design / Music

Grant

85 €/day + up to 800 € travel allowance + many top-ups

Location

Rsssuleb
Belgium

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Ukraine, Kosovo

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

Variable

Location

Gzar
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Steiermark (AT)

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial

Grant

10,000 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Wisconsin (US)

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Music

Grant

5,000 $

Location

Baemtloir
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Ohio (US), Virginia (US), West Virginia (US)
Applicants must be based in Appalachian Counties of OH, VA, and WV

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital

Grant

2,000 R
Exhibition

Location

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South Africa

Eligibility conditions

For artists and creatives living on the African continent or the African Diaspora

Deadline

May 1, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

1,500 $

Location

Krylonob
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of New York (US)
For projects which enrich community life in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

Deadline

May 2, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

max. 30.000 €

Location

Onnb
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Germany
Only for associations, initiatives (≥3 residents in Germany), GbR/GmbH/UG, and private foundations

Deadline

May 3, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Sound / Painting / Architecture / Drawing / Literature / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Music

Grant

Total grant budget of 40.000 €

Location

Inckunsrb
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Tirol (AT)

Deadline

May 3, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

Variable

Location

Lsoo
Norway

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Norway
Nationality: Norwegian

Deadline

May 3, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics

Grant

10,000 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Indiana (US)
Applicants must have 5 years documented experience

Deadline

May 4, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Printmaking

Grant

10,000 €

Location

Rpsia
France

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1996 (included) and 2004 (included)

Deadline

May 4, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Painting / Drawing / Photography / Video / Printmaking / Installation / Performance / Sculpture / Textile Art / Ceramics / Curatorial

Grant

7,000 €
Online Exhibition

Location

Czirhu
Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

Art Grants – Bringing your projects to life

Isn't it every artist's wish to be able to pursue artistic projects free from financial constraints and in a supportive environment? This is what art grants offer. They provide support and funding for artists and organizations to realize their artistic endeavors. Funding criteria, goals, application deadlines, eligible types of art projects, and terms vary according to each art grant. Explore open calls for art project grants on our website and realize your next art project.

Are you looking for an art project grant in a specific country or city? Check our carefully chosen selections:
FAQs: Art Grants

You can read answers to the most frequently asked questions about art project grants here.

What is an art grant?

An art grant is money given to individuals or organizations without the need of repayment. There are two main types of art grants: public grants, which come from cities, counties, and states, and private grants, which come from foundations, corporations, and NGOs. Each grant funder has its own specific objectives and missions, which are achieved by funding external projects. Art grants can provide a tremendous amount of support when it comes to realizing artistic projects.

Why should artists apply for art grants?

Applying for arts grants can require some work, but they are a powerful resource for funding a variety of artistic projects. These endeavors can range from exhibitions, performances, and events to the creation of new work, publications, and development opportunities such as residencies and workshops, or even research-based travel.

In addition, applying for a grant will help you to articulate your project by encouraging detailed project planning, and improve your application skills for future opportunities.

How do I choose the right art grant?

As you can see on the Artenda website, there are a multitude of art grants. Choosing the right grant depends on your artistic project. Since the application process can be time-consuming, careful selection is crucial. Make sure you choose art grants that correspond to your project, your practice, your profile, and your current career stage.

Moreover, a targeted approach can increase your chances of success. Well-known grants attract many applicants, so you may want to consider lesser-known and local opportunities which can also be of high quality. Consider applying to fewer grants, but spend more time creating very strong and comprehensive applications.

How do I apply for art grants?

Most open calls for art grants require artists to submit a comprehensive application, including a project description, budget plan, project timeline, project simulations, portfolio, and resume.

Do you need some help with this? Our online course “How to apply for art grants” serves as a step-by-step guide giving you all the tools you need to build a strong application for art grants. In addition, our “How to make a portfolio” course provides key insights on how to present your work in the best possible way.