Foundations
European and international grant-making and operational foundations.
Foundations across Europe differ widely in their focus, aims, procedures and legal structures. Some are solely operational (they develop their own programmes and seek matching funds for their activities), while others offer grants to individuals, organisations or projects.
Some grant-making foundations have a primarily cultural raison d’être and others have broadly defined policies in diverse areas such as education and research.
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
A philanthropic trust that supports the revitalisation and the conservation of the cultural heritage in societies where Muslims have a significant presence. …
Alexander S. Onassis Foundation
A grant-giving foundation which includes culture among its priorities and sponsors several international award schemes. It awards grants nationally (i.e. in …
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Promotes Nordic cultures in the United States and American culture in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, by encouraging programmes that will enhance …
Artistic platforms
Diverse artistic and cultural gatherings of organisations, communities or individuals.
Asia-Europe Foundation
A foundation formed by the 25 EU Member States and 13 Asian countries to promote cooperation and understanding between Europe and Asia through cultural …
Balkan Incentive Fund for Culture
Launched in 2006, this fund is a joint initiative of the European Cultural Foundation (ECF), Hivos and the Open Society Institute that supports cross-border …
Balkan Trust for Democracy
Supports projects that foster inter-community dialogue, good governance, cross-border and cross-sector collaboration, and Euroatlantic integration in South …
Becas de Artes Plásticas Fundación Marcelino Botín 2008-2009
Offers international grants for education, research and/or individual projects in the …
Bernische Kunstgesellschaft
This Swiss-based foundation awards the Aeschlimann and Corti Scholarship to visual artists under 40 years old. Artists are expected to work in Berne for a …
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK branch)
The Foundation supports funding programmes in the arts, social welfare, education, and Anglo-Portuguese relations. It also initiates projects, commission …
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