About Fondation Jean Genoud
Fondation Jean Genoud supports one-off, secondary funding for emerging cultural creation projects in Suisse romande, with a clear emphasis on books, images, and related forms of transmission to the public. The foundation appears especially interested in artists, writers, photographers, collectives, and independent publishers working in editorial, visual, and graphic formats, including illustrated books, collections of stories, comics, artist-led publications, and projects linked to accessibility or dissemination.
Focus Areas
Artist-Run PublishingIllustrated Books and Children's BooksPhotography and Image-Based ProjectsGraphic Design and TypographyEmerging Writers and Literary CollectionsCultural Accessibility and Editorial Mediation
Giving Approach
Small, ponctual, secondary grants for specific creative projects; likely application-based with a defined deadline, focused on project support rather than core operating funding. The program appears geared toward emerging creators and collectives in Switzerland, especially French-speaking regions.
How to approach this funder
Apply with a clearly defined creative project that foregrounds book, image, graphics, or editorial value, and make the public transmission aspect explicit. The current program deadline is 31 August 2026; prioritize applicants based in Suisse romande or working in the Swiss French-speaking cultural ecosystem.