Do I have to pay back an art grant?

No. Grants are non-repayable awards. Some funders ask for a final report or documentation of how the funds were used, and project grants usually expect you to complete the proposed work, but the money itself is not a loan.

Who is eligible for artist grants?

It depends on the funder. Foundation grants are often open internationally, while government and council funding is usually limited to citizens or residents of that country or region. Arthead marks each grant's eligibility so you can filter to what you can actually apply for.

What do I need to prepare for a grant application?

Most applications ask for a project description or artist statement, a budget, a CV, and work samples. Strong applications match the funder's stated priorities closely. Reading the guidelines on the funder's own site, linked from every Arthead listing, is the single highest-value step.

How often are new grants added to this page?

New funding opportunities are added throughout the week as they are announced and verified, and expired deadlines are retired automatically. The Arthead newsletter also delivers a curated selection on the 1st and 15th of each month.

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Regional·Vancouver, Canada·Free entry

Artist Opportunities: Oakridge Community Centre (Musqueam Artists)

Three commissioned public artworks: Atrium and Central Staircase, Carved Cedar Ceremonial Doors, and Library Interior Column. Commission value not listed publicly.

The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Public Library invite artists from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band) to apply for three distinct public art commissions at the new Oakridge Community Centre.

City of Vancouver / Vancouver Public Library

International·Madrid, Spain·Entry fee See official site

Sonar+D / Fundacion Cotec: KNOWCASE Open Call 2027 (Spain)

Maximum budget of EUR 100,000 (+IVA) covering all project costs including conceptualization, design, technical development, production, installation, maintenance, documentation, artist fees, travel, accommodation, and insurance; permanent installation at Cotec's Madrid headquarters for minimum 2 years

Sonar+D and Fundacion Cotec invite proposals for KNOWCASE, a street-level storefront installation at Cotec's Madrid headquarters visible 24/7. The selected project receives a maximum budget of EUR 100,000 (+IVA) covering all costs from conception to installation.

Sonar+D / Fundacion Cotec

International·Agullana, Alt Empordà, Spain·Free entry

Numèric 2026: Research and Creation Grant Residency

EUR 1,000 per selected project; round-trip travel within the EU; accommodation and meals during residency

Les Antipodes Numèric 2026 is a four-week research and creation residency exploring the word as an instrument and material of creation in relation to large language models and artificial intelligence.

International·Princeton, United States·Free entry

Princeton Arts Fellowship 2027-2029

USD 93,000 a year stipend for two consecutive academic years

Princeton Arts Fellowships are awarded to early career artists whose achievements have been recognised as demonstrating extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching.

Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University

Regional·Montevideo, Uruguay·Free entry

Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants

Ten grants of USD 10,000 each, across four categories (Artists, Art and Social Engagement, Organizations, Publications).

The fourth edition of the Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants awards ten grants of USD 10,000 each across four categories (Artists, Art and Social Engagement, Organizations, Publications).

International·New York, United States·Free entry

ISLAA Publication Grant

USD 150,000 total grant funding, with awards of up to USD 25,000 per project

An annual program supporting the publication and circulation of significant original scholarship on modern and contemporary art from Latin America and its diasporas. Scholarly exhibition catalogues presenting substantial new research receive particular focus.

Institute for Studies on Latin American Art

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Regional·Saint-Gilles, Brussels, Belgium·Free entry

Call for Projects: 1060CultureCultuur

Municipal subsidy for cultural projects to be realized between December 2026 and December 2027. Amount not specified on the call page.

The municipality of Saint-Gilles (Brussels) invites local artists to submit cultural project proposals for funding through the 1060CultureCultuur program. Projects must be realized between December 2026 and December 2027.

Service de la Culture de Saint-Gilles

International·Paris, France·Free entry

Eurazeo Photo Prize 2026

EUR 20,000 grant plus artistic and strategic mentorship

Eurazeo has launched the Eurazeo Photo Prize 2026, a photography grant offering EUR 20,000 to support an ambitious long-term project. The 2026 edition invites photographers to explore a Europe in motion, offering a perspective on the European landscape through human stories and…

Open to all·Leigh, United Kingdom·Free entry

Wigan Museum Digital Art Commission

£10,000 plus VAT (including production costs)

Wigan Council is commissioning a digital artwork as part of the "Our Northern Soul" museum redevelopment project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The commission fee is £10,000 plus VAT, inclusive of all production costs.

Regional·Ukraine and other Creative Europe countries, Ukraine·Entry fee See official site

ZMINA: Resilience. Support for International Showcasing of Co-creation Projects

Grant of up to 50,000 EUR covering up to 90% of total project costs, from a strand budget of 950,000 EUR with 19 to 25 grants expected. 70% of the funding is paid after signing the grant agreement and the remainder after the final report is approved. Lump sum rates include 75 EUR per artist per day of working time, 350 EUR per international round trip, 75 EUR per night for accommodation and subsistence, and 300 EUR of green travel support for one way journeys over 600 km not taken by air.

IZOLYATSIA Foundation in Ukraine, together with Malý Berlín in Slovakia and Trans Europe Halles in Sweden, runs this rolling open call within the ZMINA:Resilience project.

IZOLYATSIA Foundation / Maly Berlin / Trans Europe Halles

International·London, United Kingdom·Free entry

Paul Mellon Centre: British Art Exhibition and Publication Grants

Grants of up to GBP 6,000 to support exhibition publication costs including image costs, production, contributors' fees, and translation costs.

The Paul Mellon Centre offers Exhibition Publication Grants of up to GBP 6,000 to support organisations in producing publications related to exhibitions of British art. The grants cover image costs, production, contributors' fees, and translation costs.

Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

International·London, United Kingdom·Free entry

Paul Mellon Centre: British Art Research Project Grants

Grants up to GBP 40,000 for research projects in the field of British art. No set time limit for project duration (normally expected within five years). Covers staff costs, freelancer rates, equipment, materials, workshops, travel, and meeting costs.

The Paul Mellon Centre's Research Project Grants provide flexible financial support for organisations undertaking ambitious and sustained research in the field of British art, visual culture, and architecture.

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✦ ABOUT ART GRANTS

Grants and funding, answered.

Art grants are funds you don't pay back: project grants that finance a specific body of work, unrestricted awards that support your practice, emergency funds, and research or travel funding. Amounts range from a few hundred dollars to major awards above $50,000.

This page lists grant opportunities currently open to applications, checked by hand and updated as new funding is announced. Each listing states the award amount where published, the eligibility requirements, the deadline, and links directly to the funder's official guidelines.

Do I have to pay back an art grant?: No. Grants are non-repayable awards. Some funders ask for a final report or documentation of how the funds were used, and project grants usually expect you to complete the proposed work, but the money itself is not a loan.
Who is eligible for artist grants?: It depends on the funder. Foundation grants are often open internationally, while government and council funding is usually limited to citizens or residents of that country or region. Arthead marks each grant's eligibility so you can filter to what you can actually apply for.
What do I need to prepare for a grant application?: Most applications ask for a project description or artist statement, a budget, a CV, and work samples. Strong applications match the funder's stated priorities closely. Reading the guidelines on the funder's own site, linked from every Arthead listing, is the single highest-value step.
How often are new grants added to this page?: New funding opportunities are added throughout the week as they are announced and verified, and expired deadlines are retired automatically. The Arthead newsletter also delivers a curated selection on the 1st and 15th of each month.