As part of the **regional ICC development project in Indianocean** , financed by the **French Development Agency** (AFD), **the IOC** is launching the second cycle of awarding the "Tafà" scholarship in order to contribute to the professionalization of the sector in the countries of the region.

  
The "Tafà" scholarship aims to:

1. **Professionalize cultural actors** in the ICC value chain: creation, production, distribution and dissemination in order to strengthen ICCs at the national and regional level.
2. **Develop the academic offering** by strengthening the teaching staff of the countries and promoting regional training.

  
Priority will be given to training that has an impact on equality by promoting the full participation and inclusion of women.

**Eligible support**

  
* Travel expenses
* Registration fees
* Tuition
* Living expenses
* Visa fees
* Family help

Tafà, Scholarship - Cycle II

Cortona On The Move and the BarTur Photo Award are proud to announce their partnership to present the Cortona On The Move | BarTur Grant. Supported by the Visual Storytellers Fund, this initiative aims to support photographers worldwide by providing grants and resources to create compelling documentary photo essays. The Grant focuses on projects that illuminate urgent social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues of our time.

  
Photographers are invited to submit proposals for in-progress documentary projects that align with the fund's central themes. The grand prize winner and the two emerging photographer winners will be announced at Cortona On The Move Festival in July 2025\. The winners will have nine months to complete their project, with the final work submitted by 15th March 2026\. The completed work will be exhibited at the 2026 edition of Cortona On The Move, along with the two winning works by emerging photographers, offering a global stage to amplify their story. The Grant will cover the travel and accommodation for the winners to attend the opening ceremony of Cortona On The Move 2026.

  
Submissions are assessed on intellectual and substantive merits, as well as:

  
* Creativity and Originality: The uniqueness of the approach and a compelling narrative.
* Relevance: Alignment with the competition's thematic areas (urgent social, environmental, economic, or cultural issues).
* Technical and Aesthetic Excellence: The quality of the imagery and storytelling.
* Potential Impact: The project's capacity to engage audiences and inspire meaningful dialogue.
* Feasibility: The clarity of the budget, timeline, and methodologies proposed.

* Two $5,000 Prizes: Awarded to two emerging photographers under 30.

  
* $30,000 Grand Prize: Awarded to one professional photographer.
* Main winners will have their work exhibited at Cortona On The Move in July 2026.
* Travel and accommodation for the main winners to attend the festival will be covered.

Cortona On The Move / BarTur Grant 2025

**The Center for Photographic Art is thrilled to announce the CPA Artist Grants for 2025!**

  
Four separate grants of $5,000 each will be awarded to deserving photographers: one emerging photographer (students are encouraged to apply), one more established photographer, one landscape photographer, and one LGBTQ+ photographer. We’ve invited Nancy Kathryn Burns, WM Hunt, and Frank Yamrus to be on our selection committee this year.

  

Artist Grants 2025

We are delighted to support the next generation of filmmakers with the inaugural Vimeo Short Film Grant, presented by Nikon | RED.

  
We're supporting five filmmakers with money, mentorship, and equipment for their next short film project. 

**$30,000 cash grant**

To be put towards an original short film

**Camera loans**

Nikon and RED will loan camera equipment and provide product education to winners for use in their film production

**One-on-one mentorship sessions with jury members and the Vimeo Curation Team**

Sessions on scriptwriting, editing, film festival strategy, film financing, distribution, and more

**Promotion and distribution**

Online distribution with dedicated promotion on Vimeo

**In-person screenings**

Vimeo-hosted community screenings in NYC and LA

**Vimeo products**

* One-year Vimeo Standard Subscription

Short Film Grant

Artist's books receive little support, both financially and in terms of distribution, despite the prominent place these works occupy in the history of art and in the careers of creators. This is why ADAGP – the French society for the collection and distribution of copyright in the field of visual arts – and SGDL – the Société des Gens de Lettres – have launched a creation grant intended to encourage the realization of artist's book projects. **Thus, the Arcane grant is a grant for the design and production of an artist's book bringing together a visual artist and a written author.**

The winning project will receive €9,000.

Bourse Arcane Scholarships

We know working class voices are under-represented in front of and behind the camera, with many barriers to industry. So, we’ve created a scheme to nurture emerging filmmakers to influence change in the industry from the ground up.

  
We support new talent with funding, mentorship, access to industry and a platform to display their work, empowering them to grow as confident documentary makers. 

  
Every year we will have a theme and each applicant must apply with an idea for a short (up to) 10 minute documentary film they can make over the next six months. In 2025-2026 Northern Heart we will be supporting 2 x emerging documentary filmmakers from working class backgrounds based in the North of England. 

  
The theme for 25-26 is: **CLASS & CLIMATE**.

Two filmmakers will win:

  
\- £3,000 grant

\- Tickets to Sheff Doc Fest

\- Professional finishing at Sticks and Glass

\- Cinema premiere at Leigh Film Factory and Olympic Studios

  
Plus a bunch of other amazing prizes!

Northern Doc Fund

**CCA Islands offers CCA Travel Scholarship for emerging artists**, curators, architects, designers and those who aim to be a professional in various areas of contemporary art and culture, **pursuing their research and creative activities in Japan**.

The scholarship offers research expenses of JPY 200,000 and covers one return transportation fare (only to/from Japan) according to CCA Islands terms and conditions (In the case of residing in Japan, transportation expenses for one round trip between the two locations in Japan is provided).

CCA Islands Travel Scholarship 2025 – 2026

Founded in 2020, **Augment Music Project**, a fiscal sponsee of **Telluride Arts**, is dedicated to supporting the local music scene in the Telluride area. They believe that the vibrancy of Telluride's music scene extends beyond the major festivals and includes a very talented group of musicians who call this area home. 

Since 2023, Augment Music Project has been actively involved in Telluride Arts’ annual grant program, providing the funding and grant committee for the music category. The review and selection process aligns with the broader goals of the grant program, with a strong emphasis on the community impact of each application.

To date, Augment Music Project has awarded grants to 12 musicians/ensembles within the Telluride region. These funds have helped recipients advance their careers in various ways, including studio time, equipment purchases, and music video production. 

Augment Grant applicants are limited to one submission per grant cycle. Multiple applications for the same musician will not be considered, excepting applications submitted by another musician on behalf of an ensemble or collaborative project which a solo applicant is also a member of. 

**RECOMMENDATIONS**

* Write your application narrative in a word or google doc, prior to entry into the online form.
* Save your work as you go. | The platform times out periodically and does not autosave.
* Confirm the functionality of and accessibility to all work samples and resumes, prior to submission.

  

Musician Grants | Augment Music Project

The Swiss Cultural Fund UK supports emerging and established Swiss artistic talents in the United Kingdom. 

  
**The Project must:**

* demonstrate a high standard of artistic quality or specialist skill
* be innovative in subject and professional in implementation
* be accessible to the public
* promote sustainability and social inclusivity
* demonstrate an appropriate cost-benefit ratio. The project is suitably budgeted for.

  
**Special attention is given to projects that:**

* forge strong partnerships with renowned institutions throughout the UK to ensure the widest possible exposure and the best qualitative impact
* demonstrate how artistic perspectives can highlight diverse voices and innovative takes in societal topics
* engage with local artists and / or local communities
* stimulate Swiss artists’ career and network

Support for one artist or organization will generally not exceed £3000 over two consecutive financial years.

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The Goldsmiths’ Company, as Trustee, are inviting applications for a travelling scholarship or a grant for 2025.

2025 Travelling Scholarships

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