Where to apply: an exhibition about Crimea, preservation of cultural heritage, experimental music, investigative journalism

In Ukraine and online

Teen Angst: Open call for video project and art residency by Platform TU

For whom: Young people aged 16-20 living in Ukraine or Germany, interested in cinematography, and willing to share their life experiences with the world
What’s offered: Opportunity to share your own story with an international community, become a co-author of a documentary film based on your story under the guidance of director Inga Pylypchuk, a joint trip to Berlin for the world premiere of the film at the end of June 2024, new acquaintances, and development of directorial skills
Deadline: March 27, 2024, 23:59 (Berlin time)
Dates: Until the end of June 2024
Location: Ukraine/Germany
Organizer(s): Platform TU (Mariupol), Bridgeworks (Berlin), and Kanepes Cultural Center (Riga)
Application: https://bit.ly/48RDIai

Grants for cultural and educational actors from DCCC

For whom: Artists, managers, curators, education workers, writers, musicians, performers, and other cultural actors residing in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions
What’s offered: Up to 16 000 UAH for further practice. Following the program, a zine with artistic works and texts by scholarship recipients is planned to be created
Deadline: March 30, 2024, 23:59 (Kyiv time)
Dates: After announcing the results on April 25, 2024
Location: Ukraine
Organizer(s): Dnipro Center for Contemporary Culture as part of the project «DCCC: we work» with the support of Academie Des Beaux-Arts
Application: https://bit.ly/3x0jfm5

Grants for cultural heritage preservation projects

For whom: Ukrainian civil society organizations, charitable foundations, and other initiatives registered in Ukraine and having a bank account to receive grant aid
What’s offered: From 2 000 to 50 000 EUR for your project aimed at preserving cultural heritage (e.g., digitization of folklore works, exhibitions of contemporary Ukrainian photography, training of restorers on the latest trends, etc.)
Deadline: March 31, 2024, 23:59 (Kyiv time)
Dates: One year after April 2024
Location: Ukraine
Organizer(s): European Heritage Hub, managed by Europa Nostra and co-financed by the European Union. With the support of the ALIPH Foundation
Application: https://bit.ly/3Phuyww

Investigation Support Scheme by IJ4EU: Grants for investigative journalism

For whom: Print media, online media, television companies, etc., with a strong investigative idea, a cross-border team (including EU citizens), and a bank account for international transfers
What’s offered: From 5 000 to 50 000 EUR for implementing investigations into corruption, illicit enrichment, financial crimes, security, democracy, human rights, the environment and climate change, migration, and health protection. The grant covers all or part of the costs for fees, production, travel, translation of materials, administrative expenses, participation in training and conferences, expert consultations, tools or technologies (databases, operating systems, etc.)
Deadline: March 31, 2024, 23:59 (Kyiv time)
Dates: Six months after the review of applications
Location: Ukraine
Organizer(s): International Press Institute with the support of the European Journalism Centre and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom
Application: on the journalismgrants.awardsplatform.com website

Freelancer Support Scheme by IJ4EU: Grants for investigative journalism

For whom: Freelance journalists with a strong investigative idea, a cross-border team (including EU citizens), and a bank account for international transfers
What’s offered: Up to 20 000 EUR for implementing investigations into corruption, illicit enrichment, financial crimes, security, democracy, human rights, the environment and climate change, migration, and health protection. The grant covers all or part of the costs for a mentor who will advise on information sources, investigation methods, storytelling, and other matters; consultations with lawyers and communication experts; training sessions, workshops, and seminars
Deadline: March 31, 2024, 23:59 (Kyiv time)
Dates: Six months after the review of applications
Location: Ukraine
Organizer(s): International Press Institute with the support of the European Journalism Centre and the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom
Application: on the journalismgrants.awardsplatform.com website

Open call for an exhibition on the visual art of Crimea

For whom: Legal entities of all forms of ownership and individual entrepreneurs registered in Ukraine with experience in implementing projects similar to the one proposed; foreign organizations and companies registered abroad, as well as their branches and representative offices registered and accredited in Ukraine
What’s offered: Up to 1 300 000 UAH for the implementation of an exhibition project on the culture and history of Crimea aimed at developing international cooperation and encouraging dialogue
Deadline: March 31, 2024, 23:59 (Kyiv time)
Dates: After May 2024
Location: Ukraine
Organizer(s): Ukrainian Institute
Application: via email to art@ui.org.ua

Abroad

La Becque residency 2025

For whom: Artists aged at least 23 working in the fields of architecture, critical writing, design, media art, music and sound art, performance, photography, visual arts, curating, art history, and cultural practice research
What’s offered: To continue or start working on a project on topics such as the Anthropocene, eco-consciousness, etc.; a grant of 1 500 SFr (Swiss francs) for living expenses and materials
Deadline: March 22, 2024, 23:59
Dates: Three or six months from January to November 2025
Location: La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
Organizer(s): La Becque residency
Application: on the labecque.awardsplatform.com website

CreArt 3.0: residency in Kaunas 2024–2026

For whom: Visual artists, photographers, and artists working in new media
What’s offered: Create a new work for exhibition in collaboration with Lithuanian artists (one piece to remain at the Kaunas Art Center); free accommodation and studio, travel expenses up to 400 EUR, a grant of 400 EUR, and material expenses covered of 350 EUR
Deadline: March 25, 2024, 23:59 (CET)
Dates: May 9 – June 16, 2024
Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Organizer(s): Artkomas
Application: on the creart2-eu.org website

KVOST residency and Claus Michaletz Preis

For whom: Artists working in various media
What’s offered: Create a work on the geographical and biographical aspects of Eastern Europe or explore Leipziger Straße / Dönhoffplatz street in Berlin; the opportunity to participate in an exhibition during Berlin Art Week, free accommodation and studio, travel expenses covered, exhibition budget/grant (2 500 EUR); the recipient of the scholarship automatically receives the Claus Michaletz Preis (10 000 EUR)
Deadline: April 3, 2024, 23:59
Dates: Six weeks in August–September 2024
Location: Berlin, Germany
Organizer(s): KVOST, Claus Michaletz Preis
Application: via email to post@kvost.de

tekhnē project: Residency for experimental musicians

For whom: Musicians and audio artists
What’s offered: Create an audio work that creatively explores the role of technology in art and other spheres. The work should be versatile enough to be performed live and exhibited as a sound installation. The grant covers travel expenses, accommodation, technical costs, and fees
Deadline: April 8, 2024, 23:59
Dates: Two weeks in September 2024, presentation in September–October 2024
Location: Riga, Latvia
Organizer(s): Skaņu Mežs festival of experimental music (Riga), tekhnē project, supported by the European Union
Application: https://bit.ly/48S15QX

Grants to support Ukrainian artists in the Netherlands

For whom: Ukrainian artists working in any media, who resided in Ukraine before February 24, 2022, and are currently in the Netherlands. Only legal entities registered in the Netherlands can apply (artists must contact them or be nominated by them)
What’s offered: Up to 9 000 EUR for a project or tour, funding for a residency or studio, purchase of materials for work
Deadline: May 31, 2024, or until the budget is exhausted (465 000 EUR)
Dates: After May 2024
Location: Netherlands
Organizer(s): The Dutch Foundation For Literature
Application: https://bit.ly/48UnI7t
 

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