Top Art Projects Grants 2026

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Deadline

May 10, 2026

Information

Voralberg - Förderantrag

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

Grant

Variable

Location

Bregenz
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Vorarlberg (AT)

Deadline

May 10, 2026

Information

Swiss Cultural Fund UK - Project Fund

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

Grant

3,000 £

Location

London
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of Switzerland
Nationality: Swiss
For Swiss and Switzerland-based artists and cultural practitioners to present their work, expand networks, and gain visibility within the UK cultural landscape

Deadline

May 11, 2026

Information

A Space Arts - Lucky Dip Bursary

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

Grant

500 £

Location

Southampton
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of South East England
Artists based in SO postcode (UK)

Deadline

May 11, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Photography

Grant

4,000 €
Exhibition

Location

Pisra
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France
For young photographers with a focus on new documentary approaches

Deadline

May 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

up to 25,000 $

Location

Toasmenrac
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of California (US)
Only for organizations

Deadline

May 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 / Artist book

Grant

5,000 €

Location

Apirs
France

Eligibility conditions

Resident of France
Emerging artist (max. 10 years of professional activity and never having had a solo exhibition in an institution)

Deadline

May 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

20,000 CAD

Location

Gacryla
Canada

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Canada
For artists and artist collectives living in Calgary

Deadline

May 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

max. 100.000 €

Location

Anienv
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Wien (AT)
Projects in Vienna, AT

Deadline

May 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

5,000 - 20,000 €

Location

Rdtmuodn
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)

Deadline

May 15, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Photography / Installation

Grant

8,000 €

Location

Nnob
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Germany
For members of the professional group II of VG Bild-Kunst.

Deadline

May 17, 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

1,500 $
Exhibition + Online publication

Location

Oenses llga
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students
Resident of California (US)
For Los Angeles–based visual artists

Deadline

May 17, 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

8,000 €
Travel support

Location

Monaoc
Monaco

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

May 18, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Painting / Drawing

Grant

$10,000 to $40,000

Location

Nkwyr eo
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of United States of America
Projects must be for public buildings or buildings owned by a charitable institution.

Deadline

May 18, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Digital / Sound / Video / Installation

Grant

max. 20,000 €

Location

Eruksarlh
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Baden-Württemberg (DE)

Deadline

May 18, 2026

Information

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Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Sculpture / Ceramics

Grant

Variable

Location

Zglarbus
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Salzburg (AT)

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.