Application Deadline:
15 November 2026.
About Organisation
The Foundation for Contemporary & Emerging Art (FCEA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting emerging artists across South Asia. Through grants, residencies, mentorship and exhibition opportunities, the foundation works to strengthen the contemporary art ecosystem and help artists develop sustainable creative practices. FCEA aims to create platforms for artists whose work may not yet have received significant institutional recognition. Its programmes support artistic experimentation, professional growth and greater public visibility. By collaborating with cultural institutions, patrons and corporate partners, the foundation seeks to expand opportunities for emerging artists and encourage new voices in contemporary art and visual storytelling.
About the Grant
The Delton Cables Inception Grant for Photography 2026–27 is a new initiative designed to support one emerging South Asian photographer with financial assistance and structured professional development. Supported by Delton Cables and administered by FCEA, the grant provides ₹2 lakh in production funding, statement-development support, a solo exhibition at Art Incept in Gurgaon and an opportunity to feature twelve photographs in the Delton Cables Calendar 2027. The programme welcomes diverse photographic approaches, including analogue and digital photography, studio-based work, field photography and constructed or observational imagery. The selected photographer receives a year of support to develop a coherent body of work and build professional visibility.
Who can Apply?
The Bridging Narratives Grant is open to applicants from around the world, including India. This opportunity is available to journalists and researchers from all career stages, including academic staff, independent researchers, PhD students, and early-career scholars. The project encourages applications from those engaged with critical issues related to migration, political economy, ecology, and culture, though other relevant themes are also welcome. Both individual and joint applications are accepted. Individual applicants will be paired with a researcher after pitch submission, while journalist-researcher teams can submit joint proposals. Applicants must be committed to collaborative work that merges academic research with investigative journalism to produce impactful, people-centered stories.
How to Apply?
Applicants should prepare a portfolio of 15–25 photographs, an artist statement of 300–500 words, a project proposal of 400–600 words, a CV or practice summary of up to two pages, and contact details for two professional references. A process-documentation video of up to three minutes is optional. Applications must be submitted through the official FCEA grant page. Applicants should review the eligibility criteria and prepare their documents before beginning the application.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 15 November 2026
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
