Grants for arts businesses

International Showcase Fund (ISF)

Grants for international export opportunities for UK-based music creators invited to perform or create at international industry-facing showcasing festivals, songwriting camps or conferences.

UK-Ireland Collaboration in the Creative Economy: Research Networking Awards

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Taighde Éireann (Research Ireland)

Funding to form creative economy focused networks between researchers and stakeholders in the UK and Ireland.

Counter Histories Grant: Reframing Puerto Rico Through Photography

Magnum Foundation

The Counter Histories Fellowship supports photographers and artists engaging with Puerto Rico and its diaspora to reframe history and address urgent contemporary issues. Fellows receive a $10,000 project development grant, participate in virtual programming, and attend an in-person symposium.

IIE Artist Protection Fund

Institute of International Education (IIE)

The IIE Artist Protection Fund provides fellowships for artists facing serious threats to their lives or practice, offering placements at safe host institutions worldwide. Fellows receive financial support, mentorship, and access to professional networks.

Swiss Cultural Fund Grants

Swiss Cultural Fund UK

The Swiss Cultural Fund UK provides financial support for Swiss and Switzerland-based artists to present their work publicly in the UK. Grants include Standard Awards up to £3,000 for individual artists and Major Grants ranging from £10,000–£15,000 for established cultural institutions.

COAL Prize 2026

COAL

The COAL Prize 2026 invites artists worldwide to defend the night as a shared ecological and cultural common good. Organized by COAL, the prize awards €12,000 to one artist along with a residency at Domaine de Belval, plus additional grants and residencies.

PICTO Fashion Photography Award 2026

PICTO Foundation

Applications are open for the PICTO Fashion Photography Award 2026, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the PICTO Foundation endowment fund and the bicentennial of photography. Open to photographers under 35 worldwide, the award supports innovative fashion and luxury photography.

Arts in Schools Scheme (Malta)

Arts in Schools Scheme (Malta)

The Arts in Schools Scheme supports collaborations between educational institutions in Malta and creative practitioners to strengthen arts education through innovative, curriculum-linked projects. The scheme enriches learning, encourages collaboration, and gives students and educators direct exposure to creative practice from early years to tertiary education.

Apply for GLF Photography Awards 2026

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The GLF Photography Awards 2026 invites photographers worldwide to submit powerful images that highlight rangeland ecosystems and pastoral communities. Open to anyone aged 18+, the competition offers cash prizes, global exposure, and exhibition opportunities at …

Shrewsbury Town Council Community Grants Programme (United Kingdom)

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Shrewsbury Town Council offers Community Grants to local organisations supporting the wellbeing, development, and cohesion of residents within the Parish of Shrewsbury. Grants up to £3,000 fund initiatives that promote active living, preserve heritage, enhance green spaces, …

Margaret Giffen Community Fund Supporting Disadvantaged Communities (UK)

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The Margaret Giffen Community Fund provides grants of up to £3,000 for local projects addressing child poverty, food and fuel insecurity, education, arts, sports, and support services in Corby, Kettering, and North Northamptonshire. Funding supports small community groups, …

Supporting Arts, Culture, and Heritage Projects in Northamptonshire (UK)

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The Compton Fund provides grants of £500 to £5,000 to small, locally managed community groups in Northamptonshire for arts, culture, and heritage projects. The fund supports initiatives that engage volunteers, promote local heritage, and enrich community …

New Albion Community Wind Farm Fund Offers Grants for Local Projects (UK)

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The New Albion Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund offers grants to support local projects in the Rushton and Pipewell parishes. Funding prioritizes initiatives in charity, education, environment, heritage, and community amenities, with grants up to £10,000 for small local groups …

Request for Applications: Artist-in-Residence Grant Program

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The Edeiken International Arts Foundation Artist-in-Residence Program 2026 offers a USD 10,000 funded residency in Yokohama, Japan, hosted at 7artscafe. The program supports professional musicians, composers, sound artists, and interdisciplinary creators working primarily in …

Digital Heritage Grant: Supporting Creative Jewish Heritage Projects

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The Digital Heritage Grant supports innovative digital projects that expand access to Jewish heritage through technology-driven engagement. The grant funds new and evolving digital initiatives by not-for-profit organisations in Europe, helping them reach wider …

Make It Happen Fund: Small Grants for Community Action in Islington (UK)

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The Make It Happen Fund provides small grants of up to £500 to Islington residents and community groups for projects that improve wellbeing, encourage community engagement, and strengthen local connections. The fund supports activities ranging from community events and arts …

Entries open for Performing and Production Arts Challenge (UK)

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The Converge Performing and Production Arts Challenge supports performers, producers, and technicians in Scotland’s performing arts sector to transform creative talent into sustainable business ventures. Participants gain mentorship, bespoke business training, early-stage …

Entries open for Borlaug Field Award

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The Borlaug Field Award recognizes an outstanding individual under 40 for exceptional, science-based achievements in international agriculture and food production that advance the fight against global hunger and poverty. The award honors persistence, innovation, …

Funding Opportunity for Local Community Projects in United Kingdom

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The ANCBC offers grants of up to £20,000 to support charitable projects that enhance rural regeneration and community sustainability in Annandale and Nithsdale, Scotland. The fund prioritizes initiatives in community facilities, environment, heritage, education, health, social …

Submissions open for Dayas Music Scholarship Fund (UK)

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The Dayas Music Scholarship Fund provides grants of £100–£600 to adults in Hampshire, Portsmouth, or Southampton pursuing musical studies or projects that benefit personal development and the wider community. The fund prioritizes pianoforte studies, supports a …