Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian is a major Portuguese private foundation that funds across arts and culture, science, education, social welfare, and civic life, with a strong emphasis on improving quality of life and strengthening social cohesion. Its giving is especially distinctive for supporting Portuguese cultural production and international circulation, Armenian cultural and scholarly work, and place-based initiatives in Portugal, the UK/Ireland, Africa partnerships, and the Portuguese-speaking world. It also backs research, scholarships, and collaborative programs that combine culture, citizenship, inclusion, and innovation.
Provides a mix of competitive project grants, scholarships, program-based calls, and partnership funding; often supports institutions, researchers, creators, and civil society organizations through targeted thematic initiatives and international cooperation programs.
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Align proposals tightly to one of Gulbenkian’s named programs or priority geographies/themes, and show clear public benefit, cultural or social impact, and cross-border or community relevance where applicable. Strong applications will be specific, mission-aligned, and demonstrate partnership potential, measurable outcomes, and a credible plan for dissemination or long-term impact.
Current and upcoming funding from Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects that contribute to earthquake preparedness and resilience in Portugal.
Deadline: Open call shown for 03 Jun - 31 Aug 2026.
Who can apply: Renewable energy community projects in Portugal.
Deadline: Open call shown for 14 Jul - 16 Sep 2026.
Who can apply: Open to all applicants regardless of nationality or country of implementation, as long as the project is related to Armenian themes and fits the department's priority areas. Applications may be submitted in English, Armenian, French, or Portuguese. Budget currency requirements vary by applicant location.
Deadline: Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed in three annual cycles: January, May, and September.
Who can apply: NGOs in EEA Grants beneficiary countries and Norwegian NGOs registered in the portal; intended for organizations seeking cross-border partnerships.
Who can apply: Portuguese artists, curators, and programmers may apply individually or through private Portuguese non-profit organizations they collaborate with. Foreign artists must have tax residency in Portugal and be part of the Portuguese artistic community. Projects must be submitted at least 30 days before execution and carried out within 12 months of application. Applications are accepted only in Portuguese and each artist may submit one application per year.
Deadline: Rolling/open call with project timing constraints: submit at least 30 days before the project execution date, and the project must occur within 12 months after application.
Who can apply: Only not-for-profit organizations based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland may apply. Projects must take place in the UK or Republic of Ireland and directly benefit people in those countries. Applicants should demonstrate a clear need, a new idea or transferable approach, and a vision for impact beyond the project lifetime.
Deadline: Ongoing intake with periodic review; specific timing depends on program rounds.
Who can apply: Publishers producing original unpublished works or translations into Portuguese of works of international reputation.
Deadline: Open call shown for 14 Sep - 16 Oct 2026.
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