Creatives for Our Future 2026
€20,000 for young creatives developing ideas for a more sustainable future.
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Creatives for Our Future is a global programme by the Swarovski Foundation supporting young creatives whose work contributes to sustainable development.
The 2026 programme offers selected participants a €20,000 grant, alongside mentorship, educational masterclasses and opportunities to connect with creative and industry networks.
Who can apply?
Who can apply?
The programme is open to eligible creatives worldwide aged 21–30.
This is not a general arts grant. Applicants need to demonstrate how their creative practice or proposed project engages with sustainability and contributes to addressing challenges connected to sustainable development. Certain disciplines and eligibility conditions apply, so applicants should review the official criteria before applying.
What is offered?
What is offered?
€20,000 grant
Mentorship
Educational masterclasses
Industry and networking opportunities
Global creative community
Who might find it useful?
Who might find it useful?
This opportunity is particularly relevant to emerging artists, designers and other creatives working where creative practice intersects with sustainability, environmental challenges or social impact.
It could be relevant whether your work takes the form of an artistic practice, design intervention, material innovation or another creative approach to a sustainability challenge, provided it falls within the programme's eligibility requirements.
Key details
Key details
Location: Global
Age: 21–30
Funding: €20,000
Application fee: No application fee stated by the programme
Applications opened: 9 September 2026
Deadline: 9 November 2026, 11:59 PM GMT
Why it matters?
Why it matters?
Many creative opportunities provide exposure, mentorship or competitions but little direct financial support. Creatives for Our Future combines funding with structured development and professional networks, while placing sustainability at the centre of the creative project.
For a young creative with a serious sustainability-focused project, it offers more than recognition: it provides resources to develop the work.
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