Call for Applications: National Heritage Council Fund 2025/26 Amount: ZAR1M Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) The National Heritage Council (NHC) in South Africa has officially opened applications for its 2025/26 funding cycle, calling on South African heritage practitioners and organisations to submit proposals that preserve, protect, and promote the country’s diverse cultural heritage. Since 2009, the NHC has been committed to addressing the financial challenges faced by heritage-focused initiatives, especially those rooted in community-based practices. From traditional ceremonies to indigenous knowledge systems, many of these initiatives have thrived thanks to the passion and commitment of local custodians – often without formal support or recognition. The NHC aims to change this narrative by offering financial and developmental assistance to qualifying projects. Funding provided by the NHC ranges from R50,000 to R1 million, depending on the scale and impact of the proposed project. Each funded initiative is expected to contribute meaningfully to job creation, with most projects estimated to generate employment for up to 45 individuals. In addition to financial support, beneficiaries benefit from capacity-building in project management, administration, and accountability – critical tools for long-term sustainability and growth. Who Can Apply Eligible applicants include: Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) Non-Profit Companies (NPCs) Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) Associations, Foundations, and Community Trusts (excluding family trusts) Traditional Councils Academic and Educational Institutions involved in heritage projects Excluded Entities and Project Types The NHC does not fund: Individuals applying without qualifying partnerships Profit-making businesses or Pty Ltd companies Cultural performances, theatre, film, and video productions Projects conducted outside South Africa Capital expenditure, operational costs, or SETA-accredited training initiatives A full list of ineligible applicants and project types is available on the NHC Funding Portal . How to Apply Applications must be submitted online through the NHC Funding Portal . The deadline for submission is midnight on 30 June 2025 . Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Open Call: Impact Partners Documentary Film Fund Amount: $30K - $100K Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Impact Partners is inviting feature documentary filmmakers from around the world to submit projects for development or production financing through its year-round funding programme. The fund supports compelling feature-length documentaries that explore urgent social issues through powerful cinematic storytelling. Each year, Impact Partners invests in a select number of projects with the potential to spark public conversation and create meaningful social impact. Funding Development financing ranging from USD 30,000 to USD 100,000 is available for early-stage documentary projects. Funding may be used for activities such as: Preliminary production shoots. Trailer or sizzle reel production. Archival research. Character development and early production activities. Projects that are already in production or post-production may also be considered for production financing through the programme's general fund. Scope and approach Impact Partners supports feature-length documentaries that address pressing social, political, environmental, or human rights issues. The fund is looking for projects that combine strong cinematic storytelling with compelling characters, unique access, or distinctive archival material. Preference is given to films with the potential to engage audiences and contribute to broader public dialogue around important contemporary issues. Funding is available throughout the documentary production process, from early development through post-production. Eligibility Applications are open to filmmakers worldwide. To be eligible, projects must: Be feature-length documentaries (generally 50 minutes or longer). Have both a director and producer attached. Have either the director or lead producer previously completed at least one feature-length documentary. Address an urgent social issue. Have a total production budget between USD 300,000 and USD 1.5 million. Fiction films are not eligible. Application information Deadline: Rolling basis Applicants must first submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), outlining the project, creative team, funding needs, and production status. For more information and to apply, click here . Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Call for Applications: The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Amount: $10K Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has opened applications for its grant programme, supporting reporters to produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories that have an impact. The programme offers several funding tracks designed to support journalists at different stages of their investigations, from early-stage research through to full investigative reporting and follow-up coverage. Funding FIJ offers multiple grant types depending on the stage and nature of the project: Regular grants of up to $10,000 for full investigative proposals, reviewed three to four times a year Seed funding of $1,000 to $2,500 for preliminary reporting to develop a story, such as open-records requests and initial reporting trips Follow-up grants of up to $2,500 for timely follow-up coverage to original investigations previously funded by FIJ Alicia Patterson Fellowships of $20,000 (six months) or $40,000 (twelve months) for fellows travelling, researching, and writing on specific topics Grants cover out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, document collection, equipment rental, and reporting time. Programme Focus The Fund supports investigative journalism that breaks new ground and exposes wrongdoing, including corruption, malfeasance, and misuse of power in both the public and private sectors. Supported formats include print, online, and broadcast stories, books, documentaries, and podcasts. The Fund especially encourages proposals written for ethnic media and submitted by journalists of colour. Eligibility Applications are open to: Freelance journalists and staff reporters Media outlets Book authors and documentary filmmakers International proposals are considered, but must have a strong United States angle involving American citizens, government, or business, and must be published in English with a US-based media outlet. Full investigative proposals require a Letter of Commitment from a news outlet confirming intent to publish or air the story. Seed funding proposals do not require this letter, though a letter of recommendation from an editor, mentor, or professor may be included. Application Information Application deadline: 14 September 2026 Applications are submitted through separate forms for each grant type. The Fund does not accept resubmissions of previously declined proposals or multiple proposals from the same applicant in a single grant cycle. For more information and to apply, click here . Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Open Call: Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW Amount: ZAR 1M Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) The Craft and Design Institute (CDI) has opened applications for grants supporting innovative projects in the craft and design sectors in South Africa . The fund provides financial assistance to businesses looking to scale and enhance their market presence. Are you an ambitious entrepreneur aged 18–35, working anywhere in South Africa? Do you have an innovative product, a groundbreaking service, or a disruptive business model with proven market traction? If your venture has the potential to scale with the right funding, the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW programme is looking for you. What’s in it for you? Successful applicants will receive: Funding between R200,000 and R1,000,000 to accelerate business growth. Support for innovation , including product development, business models, and marketing strategies. An opportunity to scale up and expand your workforce. A chance to drive positive change through alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). About OCIF GROW OCIF GROW is a new funding initiative under the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) , designed to support young entrepreneurs in South Africa. The programme is an extension of Orange Corners’ incubation and acceleration initiatives worldwide, aimed at addressing the financing needs of young business owners across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. How to Apply Applications for OCIF GROW can be done online HERE . The deadline for submissions is 31 March 2025 . For full details and to apply, visit the CDI Capital OCIF page . More about CDI Capital and OCIF IGNITE OCIF in South Africa is managed by CDI Capital . In addition to OCIF GROW, CDI Capital also oversees OCIF IGNITE , a fund available exclusively to participants of the Orange Corners Designs programme , operated by the Craft + Design Institute (CDI) non-profit company. Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Call for Applications: Pulitzer Center Global Reporting Grants Amount: $5K - $10K Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) The Pulitzer Center has opened its Global Reporting Grants , supporting in-depth, high-impact journalism on underreported issues worldwide. This open, flexible funding opportunity enables journalists to pursue ambitious reporting projects across a wide range of topics and geographies, with no thematic or regional restrictions. The programme supports storytelling that brings critical global issues to light, encouraging innovative, multimedia approaches that engage diverse audiences. Funding Grants cover reporting costs based on detailed project budgets. Most international reporting grants range between USD 5,000 and USD 10,000, though amounts may vary depending on project scope. Funding is typically disbursed in two parts: an initial payment upon approval and a final payment upon submission of the completed work. Programme focus The fund supports a wide range of journalistic formats, including: -Print and digital reporting -Photojournalism -Audio and radio storytelling -Video and short documentary filmmaking Projects that integrate multimedia, data, and innovative storytelling approaches are strongly encouraged. Eligibility Applications are open to: Staff and freelance journalists worldwide Writers, photographers, audio producers, and filmmakers Individual applicants or collaborative teams Applicants must demonstrate a clear reporting plan, strong editorial partnerships, and the ability to deliver impactful journalism. There are no restrictions on topic or location, and journalists from all backgrounds and nationalities are encouraged to apply. Application information Deadline: Rolling (applications are accepted year-round) Applicants are encouraged to review the full guidelines and submit their proposals via the official platform. For more information, click here . Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Open Call: Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2026 Amount: €8K Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) The Canon, in partnership with Images Evidence, has opened applications for the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2026 , supporting women photojournalists working on in-depth reportage projects. The grant is awarded to an individual photojournalist to support the production of a photo-reportage exploring social, economic, political, or cultural issues. The selected recipient will present their work at the Visa pour l’Image in Perpignan. Funding The selected applicant will receive a grant of €8,000 to support the production of their proposed photo-reportage project. Eligibility Applications are open to: Female photojournalists working professionally Individual applicants (group applications are not eligible) Applicants of all nationalities Projects must be original and developed in a journalistic context. Submissions involving the use of generative artificial intelligence are not permitted. Focus The grant supports photojournalistic projects addressing social, economic, political, or cultural issues, with an emphasis on strong storytelling and in-depth reporting. Application information Application deadline: 19 May 2026 Applications must be submitted online via the official platform. Applicants are encouraged to review the full guidelines and submission requirements before applying. For more information, click here . Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Open Call: Social Shifters - Global Innovation Challenge 2026 Amount: $1K - $15K Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Young leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 . The programme supports youth-led projects and startups worldwide that are already creating positive social or environmental impact in their communities. In addition to grant funding, participants gain access to learning resources, networking opportunities, and a global community of young changemakers. Projects must contribute to at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Funding Multiple grant awards are available, ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 USD. Additional opportunities include access to learning resources, networking, fellowships, paid work opportunities, and exposure through global partners and sponsors. Scope and approach Applicants must be the founder, co-founder, or primary leader of the initiative and hold clear decision-making authority within the organisation. The challenge is open worldwide to young founders aged 18 to 30 who are leading projects or startups that are already creating measurable impact. Projects must be genuinely youth-led, with young people holding at least 51% ownership or control. Eligible initiatives should align with at least one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and demonstrate a clear commitment to addressing a social or environmental challenge. Eligibility Eligible organisational structures include: For-profit ventures Nonprofit organisations Unregistered initiatives Applications will be assessed based on: Genuine youth leadership Measurable social or environmental impact Innovation Potential for meaningful and scalable change Application information Deadline: 31 August 2026 For more information and to apply, click here . Download and read through the official guidelines carefully before submitting. Guidelines-Social-Shifters-Global-Innovation-Challenge-2026_compressed .pdf Download PDF • 1.78MB Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Goethe-Institut launches €6M fund for Southern Africa Amount: Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) The Goethe-Institut, in partnership with the European Union, has officially launched a new fund aimed at empowering cultural organisations and artists in Southern Africa. With a total budget of €6 million, the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa programme is set to run for 36 months, from March 2025 to February 2028. It will fund organisations in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The launch, held on 18 July at Flame Studios in Johannesburg, brought together representatives from cultural institutions, development agencies, and creative professionals. One of the initiative's main aims is to strengthen cultural production capacities in the region and deepen Africa-Europe cultural exchanges. Focus on collaboration and heritage At the heart of the initiative is the co-creation of new heritage narratives, with calls for proposals to be opened on 28 July 2025 for heritage projects. A second call targeting over 140 artists and creatives from the six participating countries is planned for February 2026. These collaborations will culminate in more than 40 co-productions that will be presented both locally and internationally. Building capacity for sustainable cultural production The programme also places strong emphasis on capacity building, with activities including country-based workshops, expert-led sessions on gender, inclusion, and sustainability, and the establishment of an expert bureau offering access to historians, researchers and cultural consultants. Three networking events for heritage organisations are also planned to foster knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships. Growing audiences and regional mobility To increase visibility for Southern African cultural heritage, a range of audience development activities will be rolled out. These include a week-long presentation festival, a travelling festival supported by sub-grants, artist mobilities, and online showcases. The programme will culminate in three final events in different countries to celebrate the shared outputs. Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Call for Applications: Youth To The Front Fund Amount: $10K Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) The We Are Family Foundation has opened applications for the Youth To The Front Fund – The Creatives, a global funding initiative supporting young cultural leaders using creative practice to drive social and community impact. The 2026 edition of the fund focuses on “The Creatives”, recognising artists and collectives who use storytelling, artistic expression, and cultural practice to challenge injustice, strengthen communities, and shape more equitable futures. Through direct funding and network support, the programme aims to empower emerging cultural practitioners whose work contributes to social transformation and community-led change. Funding Selected creatives and collectives may receive grants of up to $10,000 to support exhibitions, programmes, research, or creative interventions addressing pressing social challenges. Beyond financial support, recipients gain access to a global network of creative organisers, mentors and partners working across the arts, philanthropy and social justice sectors. Eligiblility Projects may be submitted across a wide range of disciplines, including: Visual and material arts Performance and embodied practices Music and sound Writing and literary arts Film, media and cultural documentation Design, architecture and spatial practice Digital and creative technology Creative organising and cultural strategy Holistic healing, community spaces and sport Focus areas Projects should address one or more of the following themes: Arts and social justice Civics and community engagement Climate justice Education equity The fund encourages applications from creatives or collectives with founding leaders under the age of 30 , particularly those whose work centres on marginalised or underserved communities. Application information Application deadline: 6 April 2026 (11:59 PM ET) Applicants are encouraged to review the full guidelines and eligibility criteria before submitting their applications. For more information, click here . For enquiries: youthtothefront@wearefamilyfoundation.org Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Call for Applications: Liu Shiming Artist Grants 2026 Amount: $5K Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) The Liu Shiming Artist Grants recognise visual artists whose work explores the dialogue between tradition and contemporary artistic expression. The programme supports both current and new projects across a range of visual art practices, encouraging artists to develop work that reflects cultural heritage while engaging with contemporary ideas and creative approaches. The programme is designed to help artists during the first decade of their careers by providing financial support to create or complete ambitious artistic projects. Funding The selected visual artists will each receive a USD 5,000 grant. Grant funding will be disbursed in two instalments: USD 3,000 by 15 January 2027. USD 2,000 upon completion of the proposed project. Eligibility Applications are open to visual artists worldwide. Applicants must: Have been practising as a visual artist for at least two years, but no more than 10 years. Have either obtained a studio arts degree between 2016 and 2024, or held their debut gallery exhibition or juried art exhibition between 2016 and 2026. Submit their application and all supporting materials in English. Projects are reviewed by a panel comprising the Foundation's Curatorial Director, an established artist, and leading arts professionals. Application information Deadline: 31 August 2026 Successful applicants will be notified by 2 December 2026 . For more information and to apply, click here . Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Open Call: La Fabrique Cinéma 2027 Amount: Unspecified Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) La Fabrique Cinéma , an initiative of the Institut français, is inviting applications from emerging filmmakers across the Global South for its 2027 programme. Held alongside the Cannes Film Festival, the initiative supports feature film projects in development by connecting selected filmmakers with international producers, financiers, distributors, and other key industry professionals. The programme is designed to help projects secure international co-production and financing opportunities while expanding their global industry networks. Funding La Fabrique Cinéma supports selected projects by connecting filmmakers with international co-producers, distributors, broadcasters, sales agents, and financing partners during the Cannes Film Festival. Selected participants also receive: Full programme participation, including personalised coaching, workshops, pitch preparation, and professional meetings. Presentation of their project at the Marché du Film. Access to selected Cannes Film Festival industry events. Transport, accommodation, accreditation, and a daily allowance during the official programme, covered by the Institut français. Applicants should note that the total estimated production budget for the submitted feature film must not exceed €3 million. Eligibility The programme is open to filmmakers and producers from eligible countries in the Global South. Applications must be submitted jointly by a director and producer, both of whom must be nationals of, or have lived and worked for at least five years in, one of the eligible countries. Projects must be feature-length fiction, documentary, animation, or hybrid films that are still in development and have not yet entered production, apart from location scouting. Projects that have already secured partial funding are eligible to apply. Application requirements Applications should include a screenplay, a treatment or long synopsis, statements of intent from both the director and producer, a moodboard or project stills, a financing plan, CVs and filmographies for both applicants, and a link to the director's recent work. Application information Deadline: 29 September 2026 For more information and to apply, click here . Download the submission guidelines below. faq_la_fabrique-cinéma_ 2027 .pdf Download PDF • 521KB Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share

Call for Applications: Africa Fundraising Incubator (AFI) 2026 Amount: $5K Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Applications are now open for the Africa Fundraising Incubator (AFI) 2026 , a multi-stage programme designed to help African organisations strengthen their fundraising capacity, diversify their income, and build long-term financial sustainability. Created by the New Africa Fund (NAF), the programme combines practical fundraising training, mentorship, matching funds, and institutional support to help organisations develop stronger donor engagement strategies and sustainable funding pipelines. Funding The programme offers up to USD 5,000 in matching funds, plus training, fiscal sponsorship, and capacity-building support. All participating organisations will also receive 12 months of free fiscal sponsorship, helping reduce administrative barriers while strengthening organisational capacity. Programme benefits The Africa Fundraising Incubator supports organisations through a structured programme that combines learning with hands-on fundraising experience. Selected organisations will begin with online training covering the fundamentals of small-donor fundraising before putting their new skills into practice through a 30-day fundraising campaign. Top-performing organisations will be invited to attend an all-expenses-paid, week-long fundraising and leadership boot camp in Kigali, Rwanda, covering topics such as financial management, communications, donor research, grant writing, marketing, fundraising strategy, and donor stewardship. Eligibility Applications are open to organisations that: Are legally registered in one of the 54 African Union Member States Can provide official registration documentation Can submit their most recent external audit, or, where no audit is available, financial statements covering the previous five months Application information Deadline: 14 August 2026 For more information and to apply, click here . Your funding experts InterArts Funding offers its expertise to assist you in applying for grant opportunities (including this one), leveraging our extensive experience to enhance your chances of securing the grant. It is important to clarify that InterArts Funding is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any specific funding organisation. While we have a commendable track record of success, we cannot guarantee the approval of your application. Grant outcomes depend on various factors beyond our control. Sign Up for Professional Support (Paid) Share