What are the eligibility criteria for different applicant categories for the grant program?
Art for hope program invites applications for Grants under various categories with distinctive eligibility criteria.
1. Individual Grant:
40 years and below for applications in visual art, digital art, functional innovative arts and crafts, performance arts and multidisciplinary arts.
No age limited for artists applying in traditional arts category
A minimum of 3-4 years of formal training is required for application in visual art, digital art, functional innovative arts, performance arts and crafts and multidisciplinary arts.
Preference will be given to traditional artisans holding “Pehchaan Cards” issued by Development Commissioners (Handicraft/Handlooms).
Art must be the primary occupation of the applicant..
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply in Individual category. In case you are a person with a disability, please provide a UNIQUE DISABILITY ID CARD (UDID) or a certificate for validation.
2. Collective/Institutional Grant:
This grant is available to registered NGOs, trusts, museums, associations, collectives, artist groups, or social enterprises.
A group of artists who are not officially registered must apply in Individual grant category..
The project location should be within India.
Are there any terms and conditions for the grant?
Please read the terms and conditions here.
All selected grantees will be required to sign a letter of intent with Hyundai Motor India Foundation. In addition they will be required to attend the capacity building sessions which will be held during the tenure of the grant. In-person participation to the exhibition and felicitation ceremony at the program closure is mandatory.
What is the title of my project?
Please give a title of the project you are working on. This should be a concise and descriptive name accurately reflecting the nature and scope of your project.