Contemporary Artist Grants Fund – Call For Proposals

The Tibet Fund is pleased to announce the next annual funding cycle of its Contemporary Artist Grants Fund. This Fund is part of our Tibetan Contemporary Arts Program, which aims to empower Tibetan and Tibetan-heritage artists to create new work and reach wider audiences.

Application period: November 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027

How the Contemporary Artist Grants Fund Works

• Grants will be awarded to individual artists or groups of collaborating artists to complete their creative projects within set timeframes, typically within the calendar year.

• Grant size typically ranges from $5,000 to $25,000 and depends on the scope, artistic merit and expected audience of the project. 

• Funding decisions are made through an appraisal and selection process in collaboration with the Tibetan Arts Council, whose international advisors serve on the appraisal panel. 

• Online interviews may be conducted with applicants for further information or clarification during the appraisal process, but are not required.

Eligibility

 Applicants must:

• Be a Tibetan or Tibetan-heritage artist, or a group of collaborating artists

• Propose a creative project in one of the following fields

• Visual arts including film 

• Performing arts including music

• Literary arts

• Multimedia arts 

Priority consideration: Preference will be given to artists based in South Asia; emerging and mid-career artists outside South Asia are also encouraged to apply.

Ineligibility

The following will not be funded:

• Projects where contemporary art is not the primary focus

• Contingency funds or loan repayments

• Seed funding, feasibility studies, fundraising activities, or startup expenses

• Commemorative or non-artistic community events

• Professional development courses, training, fellowship programs, and residencies unrelated to the proposed creative project

Application Instructions

What To Submit 

• Completed application form ((download here)

• Resume or CV

  • Individual artists: resume of the applicant

  • Groups of collaborating artists: resume of lead applicant

  • Artist collectives: list of core members and description of the collective’s background, past work, and vision, and resume of a collective representative

• Samples of your work created within the last three years (if applicable).

How To Apply

• Compile all application materials into a single PDF, including the application form, resume, and work samples. The file must be under 25 MB.

• Email the PDF to arts@tibetfund.org with the subject line: TTF Artist Grants Fund Application 2027– [ Applicant name]

• Applications may be submitted in English or Tibetan.

• Application Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027. 

• Incomplete applications will not be considered; applicants will not be contacted to address any errors or omissions.