Swiss Cultural Fund UK - Standard Grant Program

The Swiss Cultural Fund UK is currently accepting applications for its Standard Grant Program 2026. This program supports the international mobility and visibility of Swiss artistic talent by enabling presentations and collaborations within the United Kingdom.

📖 About Swiss Cultural Fund UK - Standard Grant Program

The Swiss Cultural Fund UK aims to:

• Promote Swiss artistic talent internationally.
• Facilitate collaborations and presentations within the UK.

💰 Benefits of the Program

• Standard Grant: Up to £3,000.
• Major Grant: Ranges from £10,000 to £15,000.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Standard Grant:

• Open to individual Swiss or Switzerland-based artists and cultural organisations.
• Artists must have a project planned with a well-established and recognized cultural organisation or venue in the UK.

Major Grant:

• Open to cultural organisations offering wide exposure for Swiss or Switzerland-based artists in the UK.
• Examples of wide exposure include:
  • Visual arts, design, and fashion: Exhibition duration of at least one month and/or a minimum footfall of 2,000 people.
  • Performing arts and music: Minimum audience of 1,000 people in total.

📝 Application Process

Applications must be submitted in English and include the following documents:

1. Completed Application Form via the online platform Zealous.
2. Budget: Expenditure and projected income, including the status of income and funding allocation.
3. CV(s) of the represented artist(s) (maximum two A4 pages per CV).
4. Additional PDF:
   • Maximum two A4 pages for Standard Grants.
   • Maximum four A4 pages for Major Grants.
   • Should include further relevant details about the project and/or images.
5. Optional Content: Media file (maximum one file).

Additional Requirements for Major Grant Applicants:

• Confirmation letters from the main funders and partners.

📅 Application Deadline

• 11 October, 2026

🌟 How to Apply

• View more details about the program on the Swiss Cultural Fund UK website.
• Submit your application via the Zealous platform.

For more information, visit the official website of the Swiss Cultural Fund UK.

• Standard Grant: up to £3,000
• Major Grant: £10,000 to £15,000