The Artist Grant

What it is

The Artist Grant supports emerging artists from underrepresented groups whose practices involve collaborative, collective, or creative processes that benefit their community. The grant aims to improve living conditions for artists, enable them to dedicate more time to developing their practice, increase the visibility of their work, and boost their self-confidence.

Who it is for

Emerging artists from underrepresented groups whose artistic practice involves collaborative, collective, or creative processes that benefit their community, with 2-10 years of professional experience.

Open to artists in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy and others.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom”

Where

United Kingdom

When

October 1, 2026, 8 days left

Starts January 1, 2027

What you get

€10,000 unrestricted grant paid monthly in €1,000 installments, with visibility and support to develop your practice.

What you need to apply

• Outline of how you intend to use the grant and explanation of how it will support your artistic development
• Demonstration of how the grant will support you in overcoming economic, social, cultural, physical and health-related barriers to career progression
• Updated website or public social media profile where your artistic works are publicly shared

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://thesupportingact.org/programs/artist-grant/2026