Gwaertler Grant

The Gwaertler Grant supports work in the arts that seeks to make a concrete difference to the context in which it is presented. The grant is specifically intended for Swiss and international practitioners across all artistic disciplines who are at the early stages of a project and need support for a wide range of activities, such as:

  • archival research
  • connecting with people from other disciplines
  • active fieldwork
  • cross-cultural collaboration
  • conducting interviews
  • taking courses
  • organising workshops
  • experimenting with techniques
  • voluntary apprenticeships
  • durational exercises
  • and more

The amount of the award for successful applicants (maximum 12,000 CHF) depends on the funds available for each funding round.

The next application round will open on 15 September 2025 (10:00 AM Switzerland) and will close once 500 applications have been received.

Please note:

  • Applicants may submit only one application per year.
  • Successful applicants who receive support may reapply only after a period of two years.
  • A project proposal can be submitted only once.

The grant does not cover the acquisition of hardware, tools or equipment.