Luxembourg's National Culture Fund (FOCUNA) has presented its 2026 grant programme and launched a call for applications.
FOCUNA is a public institution whose mission is to receive, manage and allocate funds from public and private sources to promote and support artistic and cultural activities involving artists residing in Luxembourg or of Luxembourg nationality.
To provide more tailored support to artists and cultural professionals, the steering committee reassessed and updated all aspects of the 2026 grant programme at its January meeting. This update focuses on award criteria, timelines and grant amounts, with the aim of better supporting creative, research and professional development.
Initiated through the commitment of private patrons, the grants support creation, production, research and promotion. They aim to encourage innovation, strengthen artistic and scientific career paths and increase the visibility of projects.
FOCUNA provided an overview of the open calls for applications, which are intended for artistic creation as well as archaeological research and outreach. Project selection is carried out by expert juries.
Artistic Creation Grants
Fondation Schleich-Lentz Grant - production grant for ceramic artists
This grant supports the realisation of a ceramic project. It is intended for an artist or artist collective in the field of visual arts wishing to develop a creative project, experiment with new technical approaches or consolidate their professional practice.
Application deadline: 26 April 2026
Francis-André Grant - production grant for an artist or artist collective in the field of visual arts
This "carte blanche" grant supports the realisation of production projects in the visual arts. It is intended for emerging or established artists, as well as collectives, seeking to produce a work or develop a research and creation project.
Application deadline: 28 June 2026
Bert-Theis Grant - production grant for visual artists
Awarded every two years starting in 2026, this grant supports the creation of a collective work in the visual arts with a political and / or social dimension, encouraging experimental, critical and innovative approaches. It pays tribute to Luxembourgish artist and activist Bert Theis (1952-2016).
Application deadline: 20 September 2026
Edmond-Dune Grant - playwriting grant and production support for professional theatre companies
This grant supports playwriting and assists professional companies during the production development phase of theatre projects. It aims to foster innovative works by enabling authors to realise a theatrical writing project in connection with a commission from a theatre or project leader. The grant is named after Edmond Dune (1914-1988), a Luxembourgish writer, poet and playwright who wrote in French.
Application deadline: 1 November 2026
Archaeology Research & Promotion Grants
Fondation Schleich-Lentz Grant - archaeological research and / or promotion grant for students, doctoral candidates and researchers
Initiated by the Fondation Schleich-Lentz (under the aegis of the Fondation de Luxembourg), this grant supports scientific research projects, archaeological excavations and scientific promotion / outreach activities related to archaeology in Luxembourg. It is open to students, doctoral candidates and researchers and encourages scientific excellence, knowledge transfer and the dissemination of research.
Application deadline: 10 May 2026
Fondation Schleich-Lentz Grant - archaeological research and / or promotion grant for associations
Initiated by the Fondation Schleich-Lentz (under the aegis of the Fondation de Luxembourg), this grant supports associations carrying out archaeological research projects in the form of scientific research, archaeological excavations and the promotion / outreach of archaeological heritage in Luxembourg.
Application deadline: 10 May 2026
Applications must be submitted online via FOCUNA's website, which also provides detailed information on eligibility criteria, application procedures, required documents and applicable regulations.
