Top Art Projects Grants 2026

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Deadline

Aug 12, 2026

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British Council - Connections Through Culture Grants

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

Grant

15,000 £

Location

London
United Kingdom

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Palestine, Kosovo
For collaboration between at least one UK-based partner and at least one partner based in an eligible participating country.

Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

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Tirol - Art in Public Space

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

Grant

80,000 €

Location

Innsbruck
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Submissions can only be made in German

Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

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Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts - Infinite Expansion Grants

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

Grant

50,000 $

Location

Los Angeles
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Resident of California (US)
Only for Arts nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations based in Los Angeles County

Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

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P eiostletf tsybupo im rn-up aja

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

Grant

Variable

Location

Kotoy
Japan

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
For individuals and organisations who want to develop projects between Japan and a European Capital of Culture.

Deadline

Aug 16, 2026

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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

Enaivn
Austria

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Austria

Deadline

Aug 16, 2026

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

Grant

1,500 $

Location

Naes olgels
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

No students

Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

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rmtgulf alrjigaaib-l wonfda

Genre: Art Project Grant
Art field: Photography / Video

Grant

10,000 $
Material + Mentorship + Exhibition

Location

A..n
United States of America

Eligibility conditions

Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Information

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

Grant

max. 40 % of the costs

Location

Eimneß
Germany

Eligibility conditions

Resident of Sachsen (DE)
Projects or artists based in Meißen – Sächsische Schweiz – Osterzgebirge (DE)

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:

Art Projects Grants in the USA, Art Projects Grants in Germany, Art Projects Grants in France, Art Projects Grants in the Netherlands, Art Projects Grants in Switzerland, Art Projects Grants in the United Kingdom

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.