Fund · Prince Claus Fund
Prince Claus Seed Award
Next call not out yet. Usually closes in January
Unrestricted grant for early career artists across disciplines in the Global South and Eastern Europe. The last call closed 8 January 2026, with decisions by mid July and recipients announced in December. Expect the next call around the turn of the year.
- Who can apply
- Individuals in their first 1 to 5 years of professional practice (study years excluded), with little institutional support, whose work addresses social or political issues locally. Must be from, live and work in an eligible OECD DAC country in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean or Eastern Europe.
- What you get
- 5,000 euros to spend freely on your practice, given to 100 emerging artists and cultural practitioners each year.
- Formats
- Short, Documentary, Feature
- You hear back
- Decisions by mid July; recipients announced in December
- Apply through
- Own site (Prince Claus Awards Platform)
What to send
- Pitch video or audio up to 3 minutes
- Signed one-page reference letter
- Optional work samples, portfolio or reviews
How to apply
- Create an account on the Prince Claus Awards Platform.
- Record a pitch of up to 3 minutes on what drives your work.
- Get a signed reference letter.
- Submit and check the status reads submitted.
Worth knowing
- Past recipients cannot reapply, but unsuccessful applicants can.
- Collectives and organisations cannot apply.
Checked against Prince Claus Fund's own page on October 24, 2026. Dates and fees can change, so read their call before you apply.