20 open opportunities with deadlines in May 2026. House of Europe roundup: for artists, translators, journalists, filmmakers, musicians, media and NGO managers, entrepreneurs, human rights defenders, and community activists. Most programmes are free to apply for, or cover participants’ costs in full. This roundup draws on competitions collected by House of Europe and related open calls from international organisations.
| Opportunities in this roundup 20 programmes |
Earliest deadline 6 May 2026 |
Latest deadline 28 May 2026 |
Target sectors Culture, media, NGOs, business |
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Culture, Media and the Arts (House of Europe roundup)
Management training for cultural leaders, residencies for artists and translators, production grants for film, music and literary translation
1. Media & CSO Management for Ukrainian Executives, Jnomics (House of Europe roundup)
Organiser: Jnomics (supported by IWPR / Norad) · Who can apply: Senior managers of media organisations and CSOs working on government accountability
About the programme
A 10-week intensive management programme for leaders of regional and national media and CSOs engaged in investigative journalism, anti-corruption work, advocacy, and civic reporting. The cohort theme is “How I Lead: a leader who changes systems and drives organisational maturity”. Three thematic blocks cover leadership and management, strategic financial management, and marketing and communications. The programme runs in a hybrid format combining online and offline sessions, workshops, case studies, simulations, and individual mentoring sessions with Jnomics consultants.
Requirements and dates
Competitive selection, up to 20 participants. Requirements: at least 5 direct reports and responsibility for strategic areas of the organisation. Programme dates: 26 May to 2 August 2026 (offline sessions: 12–14 June and 30 July to 2 August).
| Deadline: | 6 May 2026 |
| Contact: | Maria Zaremba — mzaremba@jnomics.media |
2. Translating Ukraine Residency, Poland (House of Europe roundup)
Organiser: Translating Ukraine Summer Institute | translatingukraine.org · Who can apply: Translators from Ukrainian into English, any age and location
The first Translating Ukraine residency takes place at Wojnowice Castle near Wroclaw, within the KEW Archipelagos fellowship programme. Up to 4 translators can participate for 3–6 weeks between July and September 2026. The programme covers return travel, accommodation, full board, and a stipend of $250–500 depending on the duration. Priority goes to those working on literary or academic translations at a late stage of completion. Required documents: CV, letter of interest, and two letters of recommendation.
| Deadline: | 8 May 2026 | Announcement: 1 June |
3. Media Management for Youth, Kyiv Media School
Organiser: Media Development Foundation + Kyiv Media School | kyivmediaschool.com · Who can apply: Beginners in media (free, online)
A free 3-month online programme in media project management. It covers media product strategy, editorial standards, content and audiences, marketing, analytics, artificial intelligence, budgeting, grant and commercial funding, digital products, and investigative journalism. Speakers include representatives from UA:PBC, Hromadske, Ukrainska Pravda, Skhemy, Liga.net, and Babel. The programme curator is Tetiana Kyselchuk, COO of Molfar.
| Deadline: | 10 May 2026 |
4. European Solidarity Residency, for Curators and Cultural Professionals
Organisers: Art radionica Lazareti (Croatia), Lidice Memorial (Czechia), Pro Progressione (Hungary) | solidarityresidency.eu · Who can apply: Early-career curators and cultural professionals from Creative Europe countries
A 30-day fully funded residency across three locations: Budapest, Dubrovnik, and Lidice, running from 14 September to 13 October 2026. The EU-funded programme focuses on solidarity in the arts, diversity, and inclusion. Participants gain workshops with local artists and mentoring from experienced curators. To apply, candidates must join ESR Commons (free) and submit a CV plus a personal essay of up to 500 words.
| Deadline: | 13 May 2026, 13:00 CEST |
5. Vila 31 x Art Explora Residency, Tirana, Albania (€800/month + up to €1,500 production grant)
Organiser: Art Explora | artexplora.plateformecandidature.com · Who can apply: Artists, researchers, curators, writers of any nationality with 5+ years of experience
What the residency offers
A 3-month residency at Villa 31 x Art Explora in Tirana in 2027, with three sessions: January–March, May–July, and September–November. Two formats are available: SOLO for artists and writers, and COLLECTIVE for duos and groups. Each resident receives a fully equipped studio apartment of 50–60 m², a monthly living grant of €800 (up to €1,200 for collectives), a production grant of up to €1,500, a round-trip travel grant, and access to production facilities and local networks. No mandatory output is required at the end, though participation in Open Studios is compulsory.
Selection and themes
Up to 30 residents per year. The jury includes curators from Centre Pompidou, the director of the National Gallery of Albania, the director of SAM Swiss Architecture Museum, and others. Supported disciplines: visual art, performance, digital art, curatorial and literary practices. Research areas: humanities, sociology, cultural studies, technological innovation, and ecology.
| Grant: | €800/month living + up to €1,500 production + return flight |
| Deadline: | 15 May 2026, 23:59 (Tirana time) | Selected notified: July 2026 |
| Contact: | residencies-tirana@artexplora.org |
6. Czech Literary Centre: Translation Grants for Czech Literature (up to 70% of costs)
Organiser: Czech Ministry of Culture via Czech Literary Centre | czechlit.cz · Who can apply: Publishers, agents and translators publishing translations of Czech literature abroad
Annual grants supporting the publication of Czech prose, poetry, drama, essays, comics, and children’s literature abroad. The grant can cover up to 70% of total publication costs: translation up to 50%, design, layout and printing up to 50%, copyright fees up to 15%, and promotion up to 25%. Publishers and translators can additionally apply for funding to translate an excerpt of 10–25 standard pages. Journals can receive funding for an issue if at least 50% of the content is devoted to original Czech literature.
| Deadline: | 15 May 2026 (for 2026 publications) |
7. Mon-art / Monastery of Art: Artist Residency on Industrial Heritage, Parma, Italy (€6,000)
Organiser: MIM Edizioni s.r.l. in partnership with the University of Parma | mon-art.org · Who can apply: Artists with experience in participatory practices; Italian C1 or English B2 required
Concept and location
The residency takes place in the San Leonardro district of Parma, a former industrial quarter built around the Bormioli factory, which employed 2,400 workers until the 1990s. Today the area occupies a symbolic space between abandonment and future cultural projects. The residency uses art to activate the material and intangible heritage of the neighbourhood and foster new forms of collective identity among residents. Working spaces include public venues and municipal premises in San Leonardino, allocated according to project needs.
Conditions and selection
Up to 2 artists (or a duo). Duration: approximately 6 months, starting between 1 October and 1 December 2026. The €6,000 fee covers transport, accommodation including meals, and recognition of the work during the residency. A production budget of €2,000 is shared between the two participants (~€1,000 each). Accommodation is arranged with local authorities. Selection runs in two stages: shortlist announced 26 May 2026, interviews 6 June, and results by 8 June 2026.
| Fee: | €6,000 (transport + accommodation + meals + recognition) + €2,000 production budget |
| Deadline: | 15 May 2026 |
8. Mykolaichuk OPEN 2026: Short Fiction Film Pitching ($2,000)
Organiser: Mykolaichuk OPEN Festival + AMO Pictures · Who can apply: Directors with a finished script, Ukraine as country of production, no more than two feature films in the filmography
The third joint pitch of the festival and AMO Pictures for short fiction films. The best project receives $2,000 towards production. Requirements: runtime up to 30 minutes, fiction genre, Ukraine or co-production, completed script, and film completed by April 2027. Required documents: application form, 3–5 page script excerpt, team CV, condensed budget, provisional shooting schedule, team photo, and working materials. The Ukrainian premiere takes place at the Mykolaichuk OPEN festival. If the film is not made within two years, the funds must be returned.
| Grant: | $2,000 towards production |
| Deadline: | 15 May 2026 | Announcement: 29 May |
9. Cavendish Arts Science Fellowship, Girton College, Cambridge, UK (£23,000 total support)
Organiser: Cavendish Arts Science | cavendish-artscience.org.uk · Who can apply: Any artist from any country, 18+, not currently in full-time education
A one-year fellowship in partnership with Girton College Cambridge (October 2026 to October 2027) for an artist who wants to develop their practice in dialogue with physicists and scientists. The package includes a £10,000 living stipend, a £10,000 production budget, a £3,000 travel budget, and free accommodation and meals at Girton College during the Cambridge residency (minimum 6 months). The programme actively encourages artists with no prior experience of working with scientists. There are no restrictions on medium or theme. Applications go through the online form only.
| Total support: | £10,000 stipend + £10,000 production + £3,000 travel + free accommodation and meals |
| Deadline: | 16 May 2026, 11:00 BST |
10. Greenpeace Media ReCamp 2026: Journalism Camp in the Carpathians (House of Europe roundup)
Organiser: Greenpeace Ukraine · Who can apply: Journalists from regional and national media who cover or wish to cover ecology and energy
A summer journalism camp in the heart of the Carpathians, running from 29 July to 1 August 2026. Participation is free — Greenpeace covers travel, accommodation, and vegetarian meals. The programme includes talks and discussions on solar, wind, and nuclear energy and biodiversity, networking, a mountain hike, and yoga sessions. Accommodation is in glamping tents, bungalows, or standard tents. Contact: Daryna Rohachuk — daryna.rogachuk@greenpeace.org, +380 63 598 2600.
| Dates and location: | 29 July to 1 August 2026, Carpathians | Free |
| Deadline: | 17 May 2026 |
11. Culture Helps Solidarity: Individual Grants for Cultural Professionals (House of Europe roundup)
Organiser: Insha Osvita | insha-osvita.org · Who can apply: Cultural and arts professionals from Ukraine
The third round of individual grants within the Culture Helps Solidarity project, a long-term initiative running until 2028. The project supports cultural and arts professionals so they can continue working, remain resilient, and stay connected to their communities during and after the war. The programme combines grant support with mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.
| Deadline: | 18 May 2026 |
12. Mykolaichuk OPEN 2026: Music Video Competition ($500)
Organiser: Mykolaichuk OPEN Festival | mykolaichukopen.com · Who can apply: Music video directors (including animation) with Ukrainian directors
A music video competition within the fifth edition of the Mykolaichuk OPEN Festival in Chernivtsi (13–20 June 2026). The competition accepts music videos, including animated ones, directed by Ukrainian directors. Maximum runtime: 15 minutes. The video must have been completed in 2025 or 2026. Submission is free. Nominated films are announced publicly through social media by 1 June 2026. A professional jury and audience vote select the winner, who receives a statuette and $500.
| Prize: | $500 + statuette |
| Deadline: | 21 May 2026 (submissions open from 10 April) |
13. ARTEMIS Project: Music Academy and Residency for Musicians and Vocalists
Organiser: Consortium of 10 organisations (lead: Orchestre des Champs-Élysées, Paris) | funded by Creative Europe · Who can apply: Young and early-career professional musicians from Europe and neighbouring countries (Ukraine eligible; Open Opera Ukraine is a project partner)
About the project and 2026 activities
A three-year project running from 2026 to 2028 and funded by Creative Europe, ARTEMIS supports young musicians in developing skills on period instruments, understanding professional ecosystems, and strengthening career competencies. In 2026, the programme focuses on the Mediterranean Hub under the theme “The Mediterranean in Opera (Mozart, Haydn, Rossini)”.
Two activities in 2026
First: a Residency for Vocalists and Pianists (23–28 June 2026, ARTE Music Academy, Nicosia, Cyprus) with conductors Jérôme Correas and Anne Bertin-Hugault. Second: an Orchestral Academy for Instrumentalists and Vocalists (19–25 October 2026, Higher School of Music, Tunis) with Alessandro Moccia and Sandrine Piau. Participants of the Tunis academy may receive the opportunity to join another ARTEMIS academy.
| Deadline: | 26 May 2026 |
14. Sharjah Art Foundation: Short Film Production Grants (~$30,000 total)
Organiser: Sharjah Art Foundation | sharjahart.org · Who can apply: Independent filmmakers of any age, region, and genre
The 9th round of the Sharjah Film Platform short film production grant. The total fund is 120,000 AED (~$30,000), distributed among selected projects according to their individual needs. Films must run up to 50 minutes including credits and may be of any genre. A 3-minute recorded pitch is mandatory. Applications are assessed on overall film vision, originality of the script, and creative skills. Selected films will have the opportunity to premiere at a future SFP edition.
| Grant pool: | 120,000 AED total (~$30,000); number of grantees based on applications |
| Deadline: | 28 May 2026, 23:59 UAE time (GMT+4) |
Other Sectors: Communities, NGOs and Business (House of Europe roundup)
Grants for local initiatives, entrepreneurs, human rights organisations, and NGO mobility grants
15. ADRA Ukraine: Grants for Local Initiatives in Mykolaiv Oblast ($5,000–10,000)
Organiser: ADRA Ukraine + ADRA Denmark | adra.ua · Donors: Danish MFA (DANIDA), DanChurchAid, Norwegian Church Aid · Who can apply: Local initiatives in 5 communities of Mykolaiv Oblast
The Community Initiatives Support programme funds local projects addressing the consequences of the crisis and supporting community development. Geography: Arbuzynska, Bashtanska, Bereznehuvatska, Horokhivska, and Pervomayska city communities. Project duration: 3 months (July to September 2026). Following registration, organisers invite applicants to offline meetings in their communities and add them to a Telegram group. Hotline: +38 095 274 51 24 | hromada@adra.ua.
| Amount: | $5,000–10,000 per initiative |
| Registration deadline: | 8 May 2026, by 12:00 |
16. CLUST Co-founders Program: Training and Grant Programme for Entrepreneurs ($10,000 or investment)
Organiser: CLUST + Ukrainian Startup Fund | clust.team · Who can apply: Entrepreneurs, co-founders, senior managers, IT product managers, operations managers
A free 8-week programme for those who want to test themselves as a co-founder or launch their own business. Participants gain practical knowledge from entrepreneurs who have already built businesses across different sectors, from e-commerce to SaaS. Throughout the programme, teams build a real MVP, go through ideation and validation stages, and prepare a final pitch. Based on results, CLUST may offer the best projects a cash prize of $10,000, an investment and CLUST partnership, or a 3-month co-founder residency.
| Possible prize: | $10,000 or investment + CLUST residency |
| Deadline: | 10 May 2026 |
17. EU LocalTalks #4: Webinar on EU Cohesion Funding and SFRD Reform (House of Europe roundup)
Organiser: Institute for Analytics and Advocacy · Who can apply: Representatives of communities and local organisations | Free
The fourth webinar in the EU LocalTalks series — thematic sessions for communities and local organisations on the requirements and opportunities of Ukraine’s EU accession at the local level. The topic: how EU cohesion policy works, how the territorial development funding model will change after accession, and how the SFRD will be transformed. Speaker: Vitaliy Nabok, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Analytics and Advocacy. The event takes place on 12 May at 15:00 on Zoom.
| Event date: | 12 May 2026, 15:00, Zoom |
| Registration deadline: | 12 May 2026 |
18. IOM Ukraine: Grants for Small Businesses (up to €20,000)
Organiser: IOM Ukraine | funded by Germany’s BMZ via KfW bank · Who can apply: Small enterprises with 10–50 employees in Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Sumy oblasts
Objectives and conditions
The “Viability+: Economic Integration of IDPs and War-Affected People” programme supports the restoration of jobs and production capacity. General criteria: registered in Ukraine for at least 1 year, and committed to creating at least 3 new jobs. Priority goes to war-affected or displaced enterprises, businesses led by veterans, women, or youth, and enterprises located in rural areas.
Eligible expenditures
Equipment and tools, premises repair and fit-out, raw materials (up to 50% of the grant). All activities must be completed within 3 months. One application per enterprise. Companies that have previously received IOM grants are not eligible. Feedback is provided only to selected applicants within 3 weeks after the deadline. Contact: msbboost@iom.int (subject line: SME_2026).
| Amount: | up to €20,000 in UAH equivalent at the UN exchange rate |
| Geography: | Kyiv city and oblast, Chernihiv city and oblast, Sumy city and oblast |
| Deadline: | 15 May 2026 |
19. UNDP Ukraine: Grants for NGOs Working on Human Rights (House of Europe roundup)
Organiser: UNDP Ukraine (funded by Denmark’s MFA) | undp.org · Who can apply: Ukrainian NGOs working on human rights and access to justice
A call for grant proposals within the “Human Rights for Ukraine, Phase II” (HR4U II) project, a Danish government initiative. The project promotes inclusive and sustainable human development in Ukraine with a focus on human rights and access to justice for all. It supports organisations in building their capacity to apply a rights-based approach in the context of the full-scale war.
| Deadline: | 15 May 2026 |
20. Razom Sylnishi: Mobility Grants for NGO Representatives (up to $1,500)
Organiser: Razom Sylnishi · Who can apply: Staff members of registered Ukrainian NGOs and charitable foundations with 1+ year of experience
Three priority directions
First direction: representation and advocacy (priority) — speaking at conferences, participating in EU, UN, and OSCE sessions. Second direction: strategic networking — study visits, partner meetings, and fundraising missions. Third direction: professional development — trainings and thematic forums. The grant covers registration fees, tickets, accommodation, visa fees, and direct travel costs. Condition: the organisation must be ready to cover part of the costs (insurance, daily allowances, etc.). Results are announced on the 1st of the month following the deadline.
| Amount: | up to $1,500 (with co-financing requirement) | 20 grants |
| Deadline: | 20th of each month (until budget is exhausted) |
Summary Table: 20 Open Opportunities, May 2026
| # | Programme | Deadline | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Media & CSO Management, Jnomics | 6 May | Media and NGO managers |
| 2 | ADRA: local initiatives ($5–10K) | 8 May | Communities, Mykolaiv Oblast |
| 3 | Translating Ukraine Residency (Poland) | 8 May | Translators, Ukrainian to English |
| 4 | Media Management for Youth, KMS | 10 May | Media beginners |
| 5 | CLUST: entrepreneurs and startups | 10 May | Entrepreneurs, co-founders |
| 6 | EU LocalTalks #4: webinar | 12 May | Community and NGO reps |
| 7 | European Solidarity Residency | 13 May | Curators, cultural professionals |
| 8 | Art Explora: Tirana, Albania (€800/month) | 15 May | Artists, curators, writers |
| 9 | CzechLit: Czech literature translations | 15 May | Publishers and translators |
| 10 | Mon-art: residency, Parma, Italy (€6K) | 15 May | Artists (Italian C1/English B2) |
| 11 | Mykolaichuk OPEN: film pitch ($2K) | 15 May | Filmmakers |
| 12 | IOM: small business grants (up to €20K) | 15 May | SMEs, Kyiv/Chernihiv/Sumy oblasts |
| 13 | UNDP: human rights grants (NGOs) | 15 May | Human rights NGOs |
| 14 | Cavendish Arts Science, UK (£23K) | 16 May | Artists of any nationality |
| 15 | Greenpeace Media ReCamp (Carpathians) | 17 May | Journalists (environment) |
| 16 | Culture Helps Solidarity (grants) | 18 May | Cultural professionals |
| 17 | Mykolaichuk OPEN: music video ($500) | 21 May | Music video directors |
| 18 | ARTEMIS: music academy and residency | 26 May | Young professional musicians |
| 19 | Sharjah: short film grants (~$30K) | 28 May | Independent filmmakers |
| 20 | Razom Sylnishi: mobility grants ($1,500) | 20th of each month | NGO representatives (travel) |
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