Funds and
Grants Database

VAC's database of grants, funds and projects for our participants and partners. Reach out to us if you need our help to apply for these, if you would like to add a new opportunity or if you see a mistake.

Opportunities Timeline 2026

Opportunities are listed chronologically by deadline. Descriptions include basic eligibility criteria and relevant context for residencies or workshops. Links point directly to external official pages.

Rolling

Western Balkans Fund (MOVE)

Fast-track mobility grants within the WB6 region. Supports attendance at workshops and regional cultural events. If you come from: AL BA XK ME MK RS

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Rolling

ASEF Mobility First!

Supports travel of artists and cultural professionals between Asia and Europe. Excellent for filmmakers coming to workshops from ASEM member countries. If you come from: Asia (ASEM member countries)

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Expected Summer 2026

Becas Chile Crea (Formación)

Funding for professional specialization, including master's degrees, diplomas, and workshops/masterclasses abroad. Covers tuition, travel, and living expenses.

If you come from:
Variable

Ibero-American National Funds

National Film/Arts Institutes (e.g. IMCINE, INCAA, CNAC) often provide travel and production mobility for selected international workshops. Proof of acceptance from VAC is required. If you come from:

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Jan 31

FACE Croatia (Cycle 1)

Production grants specifically for professional Croatian artists to support the creation of new work. Focus on contemporary art practices and socially engaged projects. If you come from: HR

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Feb 01

Visegrad Fund (Cycle 1)

Grants for regional partnerships between V4 countries and the Western Balkans. Supports cultural exchange and shared identity projects. If you come from: HU PL CZ SK | AL BA XK ME MK RS

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Mar 19

Journalismfund.eu

European Cross-border grants for teams of professional journalists investigating environmental or social affairs of common European interest. If you come from: EU

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Summer Call

Mexico-Serbia Exchange (SACPC & AMEXCID)

Two distinct funding paths for bilateral exchange. Mexican artists can apply for residencies abroad to join VAC programs, while Serbians can apply for excellence scholarships to study or research in Mexico.

If you come from: If you want to go to study in:
Annual (Closes late year)

DIRAC Cultural Projects

Annual contest for projects that promote Chilean culture abroad. Suitable for long-term planning with a confirmed project. If you come from: CL

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May 31

Culture Moves Europe

Mobility support for artists and cultural professionals to travel and stay in another Creative Europe country for professional projects. If you come from: EU European Union and partner countries

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ASEM Member Countries

Asia (21)

  • Australia
  • Bangladesh
  • Brunei
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Korea
  • Lao PDR
  • Malaysia
  • Mongolia
  • Myanmar
  • New Zealand
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Russia
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • Viet Nam

Europe (30)

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • UK

Source: Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Official Partners