The Western Armenian Culture Grant Programme 2025-26

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (CGF) is currently accepting applications for the Western Armenian Culture Grant Programme 2025-26. This grant aims to support creative minds in developing contemporary cultural initiatives conceived and implemented in the Western Armenian language.

📖 About the Programme

The Western Armenian Culture Grant Programme is designed to encourage and support innovative cultural projects that promote the use of the Western Armenian language.

🎁 Benefits

• Up to 10 projects supported annually.
• Each project can receive a maximum grant of €10,000.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to individuals, small groups, and non-profit organisations/institutions.
• Applicants must be 18+ years old.
• For-profit entities are not eligible.
• Applicants do not need to be established artists.

📝 Application Process

1. Applications are accepted online only.
2. Registration is required before applying.
3. Carefully read the “Call for Proposals” document before submitting your application.
4. Ensure all mandatory fields in the application form are completed and all required documents are uploaded.
5. Click the “Submit” button to finalize your application.
   • Tip: Avoid waiting until the last few days to apply.

📅 Application Deadline

28 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details about the programme, visit the CGF The Western Armenian Culture Grant Programme.

To apply, visit the application portal.

Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to the preservation and promotion of the Western Armenian language through innovative cultural projects!

• Up to 10 projects supported annually.
• Each project can receive a maximum grant of €10,000.