Swiss Cultural Fund UK is currently accepting applications for its Standard Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Swiss Cultural Fund UK - Standard Grant Program
The Swiss Cultural Fund UK supports the international mobility and visibility of Swiss artistic talent by enabling presentations and collaborations within the United Kingdom.
Benefits of Swiss Cultural Fund UK - Standard Grant Program
- Standard Grant: up to £3,000
- Major Grant: £10,000 to £15,000
Swiss Cultural Fund UK - Standard Grant Program Requirements
Standard Grant: individual Swiss or Switzerland-based artists; cultural organisations. Artists can only apply once they have a project planned with a well-established and recognized cultural organisation or venue in the UK.
Major Grant: Cultural organisations offering a wide exposure for a Swiss or Switzerland-based artist in the UK. A wide exposure is loosely defined but should align with the following examples:
- In visual arts, design and fashion: e.g. exhibition duration of minimum one month and/or a minimum footfall of 2,000 people.
- In performing arts and music: e.g. minimum audience of 1,000 people in total.
Application Date and Process
The application needs to be submitted in English and include the following essential documents:
- Completed Application Form via the online platform Zealous
- Budget (expenditure and projected income, including status of income and funding allocation)
- CV(s) of the represented artist(s) (max. two A4 pages per CV)
- Additional PDF (max. two A4 pages for Standard Grants and four A4 pages for Major Grants) : further relevant details about the project and/or image(s)
- Optional content: Media file (max. one file)
In addition, applicants for the Major Grant will be requested to provide:
- Confirmation letters from the main funders and partners
Application Deadline
11 October, 2026
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