Arts Practice Programme 2026

Deadline: Apr 30, 2026

other

partially funded

India

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

India Foundation of the Arts (IFA) is currently accepting applications for its Arts Practice Programme 2026. This programme is designed to support artists who wish to expand their practice by exploring experimental, unconventional, and emergent artistic directions.

🏛️ About IFA Arts Practice Programme

The Arts Practice Programme is aimed at fostering innovation and experimentation in artistic practices. It provides funding and resources to artists who are willing to push boundaries and explore new creative directions.

💰 Benefits of IFA Arts Practice Programme

Maximum funding: ₹1,00,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Only Indian nationals can apply. This excludes PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders.
Applicants must possess a PAN card and one of the following for proof of identity and citizenship:
- Indian Passport
- Aadhar Card
- Voter’s ID in India
Only individuals can apply; organisations of any kind are not eligible.
Collaborators in the projects must also be Indian nationals.
Persons with a past history of financial delinquency with IFA are not eligible.
Persons who have failed to deposit agreed deliverables from an earlier IFA grant are not eligible.
Persons who have received a letter from IFA disallowing them from applying in the future for any reason are not eligible.
Persons currently working on a project implemented by IFA are not eligible to apply.
More than one individual can apply if they have a joint account. If not, only one among them should apply, with the others listed as collaborators.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 30 April, 2026
Interested applicants can visit the official website to apply.

ℹ️ Additional Information

For more details about the programme, visit the official IFA Arts Practice Programme page.

📞 Contact Information

For any queries or assistance, please reach out to the India Foundation of the Arts through their official website.

Benefits

Maximum funding: ₹1,00,000

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