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This list of links will help you to find and approach the right source of funding for your project, initiative or organisation, and also help you to navigate the application process for EU calls for proposals, foundations’ grants programmes and sponsorship negotiations.

In time, this section will grow to include tips on the following:

monitoring, budgeting and reporting on projects
preparing business plans for loan applications
self-generated forms of incomes
and on practical orientation for fund-givers.

A Survey of Wealth and Philanthropy

An analysis of trends in philanthropy as well as the role, profile and intentions of the main players internationally. A downloadable pdf document …

Artquest - Advice on Writing Funding Applications

A UK organisation which advises visual artists and craftspeople. The site's Funding Advice section provides tips and information on how to research …

Asia-Pacific Philanthropy Consortium

The Consortium provides a wide variety of information about philanthropy and grantmaking in South East Asia for every country and field of activity. …

Beroep Kunstenaar

A well-signposted, user-friendly site that is aimed at artists of all disciplines who are developing cooperation projects and seeking funding. The …

Council on Foundations

The Council on Foundations provides leadership expertise, legal services and networking opportunities for grantmakers.

Alliance for Non-Profit Management

The Alliance is a professional association of individuals and organisations, which exists to improve the effectiveness of the NFP sector. It is …

Arts and Museum Introductory Guide to Sponsorship

A short and handy guide produced by Arts & Business, an independent association that promotes and encourages partnerships between the private …

Association for Research on Non-Profit Organisations and Voluntary Actions

A very North American orientated association providing access to learning/research resources and electronic discussion groups in return for a …

Business and the Arts

Business and the Arts is a leading Canadian body linking arts and business. It operates three annual awards and an annual 'Canadian Arts Summit' …

Council on Foundations Publications

A list of COF publications for purchase, download and online viewing. Publications include directories of foundations, newsletters, grantmaking …

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Gives independent support and advice and analyses trends in US financial support. Includes excellent and useful documentation and links giving …

An international women’s fund with a strategic grantmaking programme that invests in projects that change the world through art, culture and media …

An organised network that brings together grantmaking foundations in Switzerland to encourage their cooperation and further development.

An online guide for festival planning, developed by Derbyshire Arts Partnership, with dedicated spaces for sponsorship and fundraising.

Two essential publications to help you promote your cultural projects focusing on the effective use of diverse resources rather than concentrating on …

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The Hungarian Multicultural Center (HMC) is currently accepting applications for the Budapest -International Artist/Writer Residencies. Great …

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Last week I spent a few days in Istanbul, in preparation of a media art project I am organising at Garaj Istanbul, September 20th and 21st. Istanbul …