Pro Helvetia has opened applications for its Creation and Production Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Creation and Production Program by Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council, is designed to strengthen professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production. The programme supports ambitious music projects that demonstrate diversity, artistic quality, and both national and international reach, while contributing to the long-term development of Switzerland’s music ecosystem.
The financial contribution is based on:
Overall project size
Artist and professional fees
Creation and production costs
The maximum grant amount is CHF 25,000 per project.
Eligible applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
Be nationally established music professionals or bands based in Switzerland
Be recognised nationwide through regular performances at renowned venues in Switzerland and abroad
Have previously received support from Pro Helvetia
Work with professional partners such as labels, management, or booking agencies