Swarovski Foundationgrant
Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future
Travel coveredHousing: Single-room hotel accommodation during programme travel, subject to the Foundation’s travel terms.
- Who Can Apply: Creatives worldwide aged 21–30 may apply as individuals or sole owners of a business and project intellectual property. A valid passport, UK entry eligibility and a bank account in the applicant’s name are required.
- The Focus: A project or product that uses a creative medium to accelerate awareness, technologies or solutions for sustainable development aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The Funding: Six participants receive €20,000 each, paid 75% then 25% after reporting. Support includes a London week, programme travel and accommodation, and year-long mentorship, masterclasses and networking.
- Key Requirements: Apply in English with a visual portfolio, individual files up to 50 MB; one introduction/project video under 2 minutes, up to 150 MB and accessible without permission or expiry; and 1 academic/professional reference. Submit only one application through Formstack.
DeadlineMonday, November 9, 2026
Award€20,000 grant (or equivalent in agreed currency) per selected participant
DurationYear-long development programme
Program datesFall 2027 – Fall 2028
LocationLondon
ParticipationHybrid
Career stagesEmerging
Disciplinesjewelry, fashion, art, design, architecture, videography, photography, engineering
Age range21–30
Application notesSubmit one English-language application through the linked Formstack portal. Prepare a visual portfolio showing previous work and the proposed project, with individual files no larger than 50 MB; one English introduction/project video under 2 minutes and no larger than 150 MB, accessible without permissions or expiry; and 1 academic/professional reference. Explain the sustainable-development problem, project approach, outcomes, impact, scalability and intended use of funding. Have a valid passport and proof of age; successful applicants must provide a passport copy and a bank account in their own name. The portal rendered no readable fields, so its exact questions or additional requirements could not be checked. Guidelines: https://sf-creatives.files.svdcdn.com/production/documents/5th-Cycle-Application-Guideline_2026-08-17-174715_zbgn.pdf. Interviews are provisionally late January 2027; guidelines allow November 2026–February 2027. The application page, FAQ and guidelines require acceptance within 4 days, while terms say 7 days: follow the notification and seek clarification. Programme attendance includes London and regular online sessions. Guidelines specify a May 2028 progress report and September 2029 final report, despite the FAQ describing Fall 2027–Fall 2028; confirm reporting dates.
Contactcfof@swarovskifoundation.org
Swarovski Foundation
Organization based in London