BMWKMS | Start-up grants 2025 in the fields of fine arts, design, photography, media art
The start-up grants represent recognition and support for the work of young artists. They are intended to promote artistic development and facilitate entry into the Austrian and international art scene.
Target group
- Artists who hold Austrian citizenship or are permanently resident in Austria (excerpt from the residents' register) are eligible to apply,
- provided their relevant degree was obtained no more than five years ago (counting from the submission deadline of July 15, 2025), regardless of their age, or
- provided they do not hold a relevant degree (and are not enrolled) and were born after December 31, 1989.
- Students are not eligible to apply.
Duration and amount of the scholarship
- Duration of 6 months, beginning October 1, 2025
- Endowment of EUR 9,000.00 (i.e., EUR 1,500.00 per month)
Application
All documents must be submitted in German as attachments to the mandatory online application under: https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/themen/kunst-und-kultur/service-kunst-und-kultur/foerderungen/formulare-und-infoblaetter.html
Further information on the call can be found here: https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/themen/kunst-und-kultur/service-kunst-und-kultur/kunst-und-kultur-ausschreibungen.html