Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunstgrant
AFK Amsterdam Project Grants 2026–2028
- Who Can Apply: Open to makers, artists, creatives, organizations and collectives of all disciplines and experience levels who live or work in Amsterdam or nearby municipalities (Zaanstad, Oostzaan, Landsmeer, Waterland, Haarlemmermeer, Amstelveen, Ouder-Amstel, Diemen); foundations/associations must be based in Amsterdam.
- The Focus: Funding for art projects visible or experienceable in Amsterdam, including exhibitions, performances, festivals, community and participatory projects, night culture, public art, research and experiment, and development of makers or cultural organizations.
- The Funding: Requested grant amounts range by category: €1,500–€2,500 (Cat 1), €2,500–€7,500 (Cat 2), €7,500–€17,500 (Cat 3), and from €17,500 (Cat 4).
- Key Requirements: Create a Mijn AFK account and submit an application describing what you will do, with whom, how, where, and for whom, including your artistic/organizational choices and execution plan.
DeadlineRolling deadline
AwardCategories 1–2: €1,500–€7,500 (open now through a monthly lottery; next draws 7 Oct, 4 Nov and 2 Dec 2026). Categories 3–4 (€7,500 and up) reopen on 5 January 2027.
LocationAmsterdam
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesAll disciplines, Visual art, Performance, Music, Festivals, Community and participatory projects, Night culture, Research and experiment, Public art
Application notesYou can apply at any time. Categories 1 and 2 have monthly lottery draws; for August–December 2026 the draws are 5 August, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, and 2 December at 15:00. Registrations after 15:00 go to the next month's draw. Categories 3 and 4 are processed in order of receipt with half-yearly budget ceilings; there is currently an application stop, and applications for categories 3 and 4 reopen from 5 January 2027.
Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst
Organization based in Amsterdam