Top Art Projects Grants 2026

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Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Information

Icelandic Art Center’s Mobility Grants

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

Grant

75,000 ISK

Location

Reykjavik
Iceland

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Iceland
Nationality: Icelander

Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

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CinéForom

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Video

Grant

Variable

Location

Geneva
Switzerland

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Bern (CH), Freiburg (CH), Genève (CH), Jura (CH), Neuchâtel (CH), Vaud (CH), Valais (CH)

Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

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Nordic Culture Point - Mobility Grant

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

Grant

Variable

Location

Helsinki
Finland

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Aland

Deadline

Feb 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

Oosl
Norway

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Norway
Nationality: Norwegian

Deadline

Feb 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

1,000 £

Location

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United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Scotland (GB)

Deadline

Feb 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

2,500 $

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of South Carolina (US)
For artists, nonprofit organizations, and units of government

Deadline

Feb 5, 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

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Ireland

Eligibility conditions

Nationality: Irish
For Irish professional artists, arts organisations and international presenters to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals.

Deadline

Feb 10, 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

Grant

variable

Location

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Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Austria

Deadline

Feb 12, 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

Mplyoia
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Washington (US)

Deadline

Feb 13, 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

500,000 Dkr

Location

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Denmark

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Aland
Projects must be at least 50% co-financed and stimulate the development of arts and cultural life in the Nordic countries.

Deadline

Feb 15, 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

400 €

Location

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United States of America

Eligibility conditions

For artists living with HIV who are in need of financial assistance in obtaining materials to create their artwork

Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Information

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

Grant

3,000 €

Location

Nnaste
France

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Pays de la Loire (FR)
For artists based in Loire-Atlantique

Deadline

Feb 15, 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

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Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Berlin (DE)
For projects in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Deadline

Feb 15, 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

3,500 $

Location

Alasdl
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Born between 1996 (included) and 2011 (included)
Resident of Texas (US)

Deadline

Feb 15, 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

Adlasl
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Born between 2001 (included) and 2011 (included)
Resident of Arizona (US), Colorado (US), New Mexico (US), Oklahoma (US), Texas (US)

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.

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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.