K.F. Hein Fondsgrant
K.F. Hein Fonds Grensverlegger Travel Grant 2026 (Utrecht)
Travel covered
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and designers at all career stages who live and/or work in the province of Utrecht (Netherlands); individual applicants only — no duos/groups or bachelor's students.
- The Focus: International travel — residency, study trip, or retreat — for artistic development and deepening, prioritizing process over producing new work or exhibitions.
- The Funding: Grant covers max 50% of travel and accommodation costs: Category A up to €5,000, Category B up to €1,000; paid after the trip.
- Key Requirements: One PDF submitted by email containing: a cover letter with contact details and date of birth; a project description (max 2 A4 pages); a realistic plan and balanced budget (max 1 A4 page); a CV with recent exhibitions; and a portfolio of recent work from the last 5 years (max 10 images).
DeadlineSunday, October 18, 2026
AwardCategory A: up to €5,000; Category B: up to €1,000. The K.F. Hein Fonds contributes a maximum of 50% of total costs.
LocationUtrecht, Utrecht
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual art, design
Application notesApplications by email only: send one PDF to hein@kfhein.nl by 18 October 2026, 23:59, in Dutch or English; one submission per applicant. Questions: Demi van de Worp, dvandeworp@kfhein.nl, 030 2322114. The grant covers at most 50% of travel and accommodation costs (not the artist's own hours); the other 50% must come from other sources. Sustainability is assessed: train travel is preferred, and flights must be at least CO2-compensated (e.g. Fair Climate Fund or Trees for All), paid from the grant. Grantees keep a blog/vlog during the trip and submit a short report (or host a studio visit) afterwards. Results week of 16 November 2026; trips must be completed by 31 December 2027; payment after the trip unless agreed otherwise. English version of the call: https://kfhein.nl/media/downloads/Open%20call%20-%20Travel%20Grant%202026%20ENG.pdf
Contacthein@kfhein.nl
K.F. Hein Fonds
Organization based in Utrecht