Statens Kunstfond - Performing Arts Grants for International Activities 2026
The Danish Arts Foundation (Statens Kunstfond) is now accepting applications for its Performing Arts Grants for International Activities 2026. This program is designed to strengthen the global reach of Danish performing arts by supporting artistic exchange, collaboration, and mobility.
🌍 About the Program
The Danish Arts Foundation's international performing arts program focuses on enabling Danish artists and organizations to engage in international contexts and build long-term cross-border artistic relationships. It emphasizes artistic exchange and collaboration rather than production-based creation.
💡 Key Details
- Sponsor Organization: Statens Kunstfond
- Maximum Grant Amount: DKK 100,000 (increased from DKK 75,000)
🎁 Benefits
- Applicants can receive up to DKK 100,000 in funding.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply:
- Smaller theatres
- Performing arts groups
- Independent performing artists
- Operators organizing or working with performing arts activities
Who Cannot Apply:
- Large institutional theatres, including:
- The Royal Danish Theatre
- Danish regional theatres
- The Jutland Opera
- Theatres in the Copenhagen theatre association
Ineligible Activities:
- Projects initiated before the application deadline
- Educational purposes for individuals
Note: Grants from this program are not intended for the production of performances. If you are seeking production support, consider applying to the "Performing Arts for Children, Young Adults, and Adults" funding program.
📅 Application Process
How to Apply:
- Applications must be submitted via the Grant Portal. Paper forms are not accepted.
- Login Requirements:
- Danish applicants: Use MitID (Denmark's secure internet login).
- Foreign applicants: Order a login if you do not have a Danish MitID. Learn more about the Grant Portal.
Recommended Browsers:
- Chrome
- Firefox
Application Content:
The committee expects you to include the following in your application:
- Primary idea and artistic vision
- Realization: Work method/process
- Group structure: Participants in the project
- Presentation and audience relevance
- Target audience information: Specify if the audience includes children, young people, or adults.
Required Information in the Application Form:
- A short project description (max 2400 characters), including:
- Primary idea and artistic vision
- Whether you are applying for funding for the same project from another Danish Arts Foundation committee
- Target group details (e.g., children and young people)
- Genre selection: Street theatre/site-specific, choreographic/physical theatre, contemporary circus, object/animation, performance, text-based, or cross-disciplinary
- Project expense period (clearly stated)
Required Attachments:
- Budget and goals/activities specification (use the provided Excel template)
- Participants’ CVs (max one page per person)
- Documentation of agreement with the international partner and/or an invitation
- For foreign applicants: Completed bank information form (IBAN countries or non-IBAN countries)
Optional Attachments:
- A document with up to 3 links to relevant information (e.g., festival, residency, or partners). Ensure the links are functional.
Important Notes:
- Attachments must not exceed 25 MB in total.
- Accepted file formats: PDF, Word, Excel (ZIP files are not accepted).
- You can edit and resubmit your application before the deadline. After the deadline, no changes or additional attachments will be accepted.
- Ensure all mandatory appendices are included, as incomplete applications will not be assessed.
📆 Application Deadline
- 01 October, 2026
📝 Additional Information
For more details about the program and application process, visit the Statens Kunstfond website.
This opportunity is a fantastic chance for Danish performing artists and organizations to expand their global reach and foster international collaboration. Don't miss out!
- The maximum grant amount increased from DKK 75,000 to DKK 100,000
