Written by Starting November 18, the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation has begun accepting applications for the “Scholarships” grant program. The submission deadline is January 5, 2026. The program is co-funded in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Priorities of the “Scholarships” program:
- to provide opportunities for creating relevant cultural and artistic products that will reflect current trends, social processes, and contribute to the development of Ukrainian art and cultural identity;
- to support artists, including persons with disabilities, IDPs, and veterans affected by the Russian Federation’s military actions, and provide them with opportunities for cultural and artistic activities;
- to support projects focused on war-related themes through the creation of innovative cultural products, using modern digital technologies, applied research, and interdisciplinary approaches;
- to support the implementation of projects aimed at rethinking cultural heritage, decolonizing Ukrainian culture, promoting the Ukrainian language, and generating a vision of Ukraine not only through the lens of war but as a state with powerful creative potential and distinctive cultural identity.
Who can apply:
- scholarship recipients must be Ukrainian citizens who are at least 18 years old and conduct their professional activities in relevant cultural and creative industry sectors in the non-occupied territory of Ukraine.
Available funding amount:
- total budget: 6.7 million UAH;
- minimum grant amount (cannot be reduced): 50,000 UAH;
- maximum grant amount (cannot be increased): 200,000 UAH.
Types of projects that can be implemented:
- art objects: sculptures, installations, interactive objects;
- performances: theatrical, dance, musical-performative events;
- exhibitions and displays: classical, interactive, tactile, or adapted for people with limited mobility;
- video and audio content: video clips, web films, video blogs, TV programs, podcasts, radio shows, music releases, and audiobooks;
- original materials: scripts, plays, musical scores; 3D models and reconstructions of monuments and cultural heritage objects;
- adapted inclusive digital products and accessibility measures (sign language interpretation, subtitles, audio descriptions, tactile elements), inclusive performances and concerts;
- folk crafts, handicrafts, and decorative applied works;
- research in the field of Ukrainian culture and cultural heritage.
How to participate:
- Review the competition instructions, which include the calendar and application selection procedure, as well as answers to all possible questions.
- Register on the UCF website as an applicant.
- Select the “Scholarships” program, complete the application, and sign it with a digital signature. Follow this link for step-by-step instructions on “How to submit an application?”
