Award Call

NEON GRANTS 2026 | OPEN CALL
NEON supports artistic production through its annual award scheme. It commissions new work to advance groundbreaking creative ideas and encourage public appreciation of art.

NEON AWARDS
Twelve (12) grants of €5,000 each for Contemporary Art Exhibitions (solo or group) and Performance & Dance Production held either in Greece or abroad.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A GRANT?
Applications may only be submitted by Non-Profit Organizations based in Greece. This includes:

Public or private institutions and organizations.
Public or private arts bodies.
The non-profit status of the applicant organization must be clearly stated in the organization’s articles of association.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

– The funded project must be held by the end of June 2027.

– The participation of at least one Greek artist and/or curator in the proposed project is essential.

GENERAL TERMS

Please read carefully the Terms and Conditions of NEON’s Grant Scheme before applying.

APPLICATION PROCESS

– The application must be completed in Greek or English.

– The deadline for applications is 2 March 2026 at 12 noon (Greek Time).

Before applying, please read the application form carefully and consult our Frequently Asked Questions. Any further questions should be addressed to grants@neon.org.gr. We regret that we are unable to respond to telephone enquiries.

RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement Date | 2 April 2026. The results will be announced via email.

deadline: 2 March 2026 at 12 noon (Greek Time)
more info: https://neon.org.gr/en/neon-grants-scheme/