The ArtPower Belarus program continues its grant competition for representatives of the Belarusian independent cultural sector and announces a new call for applications under Track 2. Creative Projects. Applications open on November 25 and will be accepted until January 13, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Minsk time).
Key conditions for applicants
The new call for Track 2: Creative Projects invites Belarusian artists and cultural professionals working both inside the country and in exile. Eligible applicants include cultural organizations, independent initiatives, and partnership or cross-sectoral projects that unite representatives of different fields and disciplines.
Support within the track is provided for a wide range of initiatives related to the development of contemporary Belarusian culture. Among them may be projects aimed at creating new artistic or cultural products — performances, films, exhibitions, books, music albums, media productions, interactive and educational formats, research and analytical initiatives. Funding may also be directed to the organization of public events, festivals, screenings, and exhibitions that contribute to expanding the audience and developing cultural dialogue.
Grant amounts: MINI from 3,000 to 10,000 euros; MIDI from 10,000 to 40,000 euros. Applications up to 60,000 euros may also be considered, which are evaluated according to special criteria.
What’s new in this call
The new call of Track 2 was developed taking into account the experience of the first competition stage, as well as numerous suggestions and feedback from applicants. The program team has updated all guidelines, forms, and Q&A, which are now available on the program page byculture.org/artpower_belarus.
Key updates:
- Updated application and budget forms. They have become more convenient and precise.
- 1 application from 1 applicant. If the participant submits several applications, only the first one will be considered (this applies to both MINI and MIDI grants).
- Expanded Q&A. The most frequent questions from participants of the first call with detailed answers have been collected.
Deadlines and application assessment
Project implementation within this call may last from one to twelve months, depending on the format and scale of the idea. Applications can be submitted until January 13, 2026 (23:59 Minsk time) through the online form on the program website.
All applications undergo a multi-stage selection process: after technical verification they are reviewed by independent experts from relevant cultural sectors, who assess the alignment of projects with the program’s goals, their artistic value, sustainability, and development potential. Results will be published after the expert review is completed and the final decision is made by the ArtPower Belarus selection committee.
Info sessions for Track 2
The ArtPower Belarus team will hold two open information sessions in Zoom, where representatives of the Belarusian Cultural Council and the Danish Cultural Institute will talk about the track’s goals, priorities, and submission specifics.
- December 2 (Tuesday) — New call for Track 2. What you need to know
18:00 Minsk / 17:00 Vilnius / 16:00 Warsaw - December 9 (Tuesday) — Track 2. Preparing the application budget
18:00 Minsk / 17:00 Vilnius / 16:00 Warsaw
Registration for the first info session is open until December 2 (10:00 Minsk time), and for the second until December 9 (10:00 Minsk time).
Only registered participants who have passed verification will be able to join the sessions. Participants will receive a link to join by email. Please check the Spam and Promotions folders.
Preparing to apply
The program team recommends that before applying you familiarize yourself with: byculture.org/artpower_belarus/
- guidelines and the application form;
- the Q&A section, where answers to key questions are collected;
- the video library “5 steps to the sustainability of a cultural project,” which will help improve your project’s strategy, communication, and financing.
Watch previous workshops and info sessions here: byculture.org/videabibliyateka/
Contacts and additional information
Application submission and documentation: byculture.org/artpower_belarus
Questions can be sent to: info@artpowergrants.org
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ArtPower Belarus is a large-scale program that since 2022 has contributed to the development of independent Belarusian culture both inside the country and abroad. The initiative is implemented by the Belarusian Cultural Council in partnership with the Danish Cultural Institute and funded by the European Union.
