The Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future (CFOF) programme supports the next generation of creative practitioners using creativity and innovation to contribute to sustainable development.
Established by the Swarovski Foundation in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, the global programme combines financial support, mentorship, education and industry networking to help creatives develop projects with meaningful social and environmental impact.
Applicants should demonstrate strong creative potential and a clear project, practice, concept, or research idea that contributes to sustainable development and can deliver tangible outcomes by September 2028.
Funding
Successful applicants will receive a €20,000 grant, or equivalent in an agreed currency, to develop the project submitted as part of their application.
The programme also provides:
Tailored mentorship
Educational masterclasses
Industry networking opportunities
Access to programme events and activities
Successful applicants will be expected to travel to the UK, subject to confirmation, in Autumn 2027 to participate in programme events.
Disciplines
The programme welcomes applications from creatives working across disciplines including:
Jewellery
Fashion
Art
Design
Architecture
Videography
Photography
Engineering
Other creative practices using creativity to advance sustainable development
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be aged 21–30 at the time of application and by the deadline.
Be working on a project using creative mediums.
Have a plan to deliver tangible outcomes by September 2028.
Hold a valid passport.
Apply as an individual or sole proprietor.
Be able to participate in required programme activities, including travel to the UK in Autumn 2027 if confirmed.
Applications will be assessed against six criteria: design and creativity, innovation, potential/feasibility/scalability, impact, contribution to sustainable development, and funding transparency.
The programme is open worldwide, with no specific country of residence requirement.
Application requirements
Applicants must submit:
A completed application form in English.
A creative portfolio of no more than 50MB.
A 2-minute film introducing themselves and their project, with a maximum file size of 150MB.
Application information
Deadline: 9 November 2026
For more information and to apply, click here.
Download and read through the official guidelines carefully before submitting.
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