Application Deadline:
9 October 2025
About Organisation
The Prince Claus Fund supports artists and cultural practitioners who challenge societal norms, foster new perspectives, and address urgent social issues through art and culture. Established to honor the legacy of Prince Claus of the Netherlands, the Fund emphasizes the power of culture as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development. Its programs focus on providing direct support to individual artists and cultural practitioners, especially those working in challenging environments where freedom of expression is limited or under threat. The Fund invests in initiatives that amplify voices, foster dialogue, and explore new narratives that build connections across borders. Through grants, mentorship, and international collaborations, the Prince Claus Fund creates opportunities for artists to sustain their practice and engage in critical discourse. By supporting creative practitioners from different geographies, the Fund highlights diverse cultural expressions while centering art as a catalyst for social change. The organization has established various programs, including long-term collaborations, project grants, and thematic cycles, to nurture experimentation and innovation. With its commitment to resilience, inclusion, and creativity, the Prince Claus Fund remains a key platform for empowering artists and cultural workers who aim to reframe narratives and create meaningful cultural impact globally.
About the Grant
The Moving Narratives Cycle Grant Program is an initiative of the Prince Claus Fund that supports artists and cultural practitioners in exploring how narratives shape society and influence perception. This program invites practitioners working in diverse mediums—such as performance, moving image, writing, and archival research—to develop projects that reframe, challenge, or expand dominant narratives. The grant encourages critical artistic investigations into how stories are constructed, circulated, and contested, particularly in the face of power imbalances and silenced perspectives. Selected projects should aim to engage with pressing cultural or social issues through innovative artistic expression, fostering dialogue and reflection within communities. Successful applicants will receive financial support of up to EUR 10,000 to develop their proposed projects. Beyond funding, the program provides visibility, connections, and an international platform to showcase outcomes. The initiative is part of the Fund’s broader mission to support art that stimulates thought and opens space for diverse perspectives. By backing practitioners who dare to rethink established narratives, the Moving Narratives Cycle strengthens global cultural exchange and provides artists with the resources to critically engage with their context. This program is particularly suited to individuals who wish to work on projects that resonate locally while sparking international conversations.
Who can Apply?
The Moving Narratives Cycle Grant Program is open to individual artists and cultural practitioners working in diverse creative fields, including but not limited to performance, film and moving image, creative writing, multidisciplinary art, and archival or research-based practices. Applicants must demonstrate a clear artistic or cultural practice and a commitment to engaging critically with narratives and their impact on society. The program particularly encourages applications from practitioners based in contexts where cultural expression may be limited or underrepresented, and where resources for experimental or critical art practices are scarce. Eligible applicants should propose projects that align with the Fund’s vision of fostering inclusive, thoughtful, and challenging cultural dialogue. There is no restriction on nationality or location, although emphasis is placed on applicants from eligible regions as outlined by the Prince Claus Fund. Collaborative proposals may be considered if they highlight collective approaches to investigating narratives. While applicants at all stages of their careers may apply, preference will be given to emerging and mid-career practitioners who can benefit significantly from the grant to sustain and grow their practice. The program seeks individuals who are eager to explore how stories are constructed, contested, and reshaped in ways that foster new cultural understandings.
How to Apply?
Applicants must submit an online application including a project proposal, budget, portfolio, and CV through the Prince Claus Fund portal. Proposals should detail how the project investigates narratives and its intended social or cultural impact. Applications are reviewed based on creativity, relevance, feasibility, and alignment with the program’s objectives. Only individual submissions will be accepted, and all materials must be submitted in English before the stated deadline.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Moving Narratives Cycle Grant Program are currently open. All submissions must be completed and submitted online before the closing date as outlined by the Prince Claus Fund.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
