Ukraine has announced a competition for annual presidential grants for young artists. In 2026, financial support will be available to authors and performers in the fields of theatre, music, circus arts, visual arts, writers and folk artists.
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The competition is organised by the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine in cooperation with the State Agency of Ukraine for Arts and Art Education. Its aim is to support the creation and implementation of new creative projects by young artists.
Ukrainians aged 14 to 35 are eligible to apply. Documents will be accepted from 1 September to 1 November 2025. Materials are accepted in both paper and electronic formats.
Grants are awarded in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 127 of 6 February 1999 and Ministry of Culture Order No. 218 of 22 March 2013. Projects will be reviewed by expert commissions, which will select the most promising ideas for implementation in 2026.
The contact addresses for submitting documents depend on the field of art. Electronic applications are accepted by the State Agency of Ukraine for Arts and Art Education at the following addresses:
- n.pashkova@arts.org.ua (fine arts and folk art)
- o.hanzia@arts.org.ua (theatrical art)
- g.gensitskyi@arts.org.ua (musical art)
- a.komendant@arts.org.ua (writers)
- l.ivanova@arts.org.ua (circus art)
Additional information can be obtained by calling (044) 202 13 90 or on the official resources of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine.
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