The Grant is open to educational institutions or colleges offering formal education from Early Years Cycle to Tertiary Education.

The applicant must be Maltese citizen or be in possession of a Malta residence permit or of a Maltese citizenship certificate or of a Maltese passport. The applicant must be active in formal education in one or more creative fields as defined in Section 2.

The applicant shall assign a staff member or one of the collaborators as project coordinator to act as liaison person with Arts Council Malta and be responsible for project implementation. The applicant may also use funds to engage an external coordinator.

Click here to download the guidelines and click here to download the application template.

Application deadline: 21st April 2026

Rank Order

Beneficiary: St. Edward’s College

Reference number: SCH16-26-8900

Project Title: Living History – Celebrating a Centaury

Amount awarded: €4,999

This project celebrates the centenary of St Edward’s College through the creation of two large-scale student murals. Founded in 1929 by Baroness Strickland, the college occupies former British military hospital buildings designed according to the healthcare principles of Florence Nightingale, linking the site to a legacy of care, service, and education. Middle School Year 8 students will collaborate with artists Gabriel Buttigieg and Anna Aloisio under the guidance of art teacher Ryan Falzon. Through research, drawing, design, and mural painting, students will explore themes of history, inclusion, and identity while gaining practical and entrepreneurial insight into artistic careers. The murals will be installed in the canteen as part of the centenary celebrations, leaving a permanent legacy that strengthens belonging, creativity, and community engagement while connecting the college’s past, present, and future.

Beneficiary: St Ignatius College Handaq Secondary

Reference number: SCH23-26-8953

Project Title: Young Hands, Old Patterns

Amount awarded: €5,000

This project introduces students to the traditional craft of handmade Maltese cement tiles through a combination of historical learning, creative design, and hands-on making. Students begin by learning about the origins, cultural importance, and visual language of Maltese tiles, developing an understanding of their role in Malta’s artistic and architectural heritage. Guided creative sessions allow students to design their own original tile patterns, focusing on composition, colour, and symbolism while encouraging collaboration and creative expression. The project then moves into a practical phase, where students take part in the production of handmade tiles using traditional tools, materials, and techniques in a workshop setting. The project concludes with the creation of a collaborative tile artwork made up of the students’ designs. This final piece is permanently installed within the school, providing a lasting visual outcome. Overall, the project encourages creativity, teamwork, hands-on learning, and a deeper appreciation of traditional Maltese craftsmanship.

Beneficiary: Gozo College Agius de Soldanis

Reference number: SCH21-26-8944

Project Title: PRINT / PLAY / CREATE

Amount awarded: €4,892

Print / Play / Create is an eight‑month, student‑centred printmaking project exploring lino printing, monoprinting, etching and craft‑foam printing. Students investigate printmaking processes, experimentation and creative play while learning about key artists from different periods of art history. Workshops take place at school and at artist Justin Falzon’s studio in Nadur, with studio visits to Gozo‑based printmakers including Justin Falzon and Pawl Carbonaro. Research themes focus on Dwejra’s marine textures and Gozo’s historical design traditions, from prehistory to contemporary times. Students explore identity, history and nature through gestural and experimental approaches. Original prints by leading Maltese and international artists are loaned for study and exhibition. Both art and non‑art students participate as creators, researchers, documenters, writers and presenters. The project culminates in a public interdisciplinary exhibition featuring student artworks, documentation and performing arts, with cross‑curricular collaboration and community engagement and dialogue.

Beneficiary: Bishop’s Conservatory Secondary School Gozo

Reference number: SCH06-26-8570

Project Title: Threads of Calm

Amount awarded: €5,000

The “Calm & Create” project will establish a creative wellbeing space within the school through textile-based art activities. Delivered in collaboration with textile artist Alda Bugeja, students will participate in sessions during break clubs and Form 1 Art lessons, learning macramé, weaving, and fibre art techniques. The project aims to support student wellbeing, creativity, and focus through hands-on making. Students will produce both individual and collaborative works that will form part of a calming, student-designed environment within the school. By combining professional artistic input with curriculum-based and extracurricular activities, the project encourages inclusivity, skill development, and long-term engagement with the arts, leaving a sustainable creative space for future students.

Beneficiary: St Nicholas College Rabat Middle School

Reference Number: SCH09-26-8618

Project Title: Sound Quest

Amount awarded: €4,994

This project explores the science of SOUND through creative expression, combining Science and the Arts to show students that learning goes beyond subject boundaries. Running from October 2026 to April 2027, it unfolds in five stages. It begins with presentations to students and parents to introduce the project. Students then work with professionals from The More or Less Theatre Company to create five pieces of creative writing based on aspects of sound, supported by Science teachers. These are recorded at a local radio station before moving into performance development with Mr Benjamin Cachia from Banjorancho, where students create sound-based interpretations using instruments and everyday objects. Another group documents the process through photography. The project concludes with performances for students, primary schools, and parents, engaging around 40 participants and reaching a wider audience while developing key 21st-century skills.

Beneficiary: Guardian Angel Resource Centre

Reference Number: SCH02-26-8487

Project Title: Moving Minds: Dance for Growth, Creativity, and Culture

Amount awarded: €4,999

This project provides students aged 11–16 with neurodevelopmental disabilities at Guardian Angel Secondary School with engaging creative dance and movement sessions. Serving 57 students during the 2025–2026 scholastic year, the initiative promotes inclusive access to culture while supporting students’ rights to creative expression. Through dance, rhythm, and free movement, participants are encouraged to communicate emotions, build self-esteem, and develop essential life and motor skills. The programme offers culturally enriching experiences that help students express feelings beyond words and strengthen connections with themselves and others. Supported by the Arts in Schools initiative, weekly Dance and Creative Movement Therapy sessions will be integrated into the school timetable, providing structure and consistency. Sessions will be led by certified Dance and Movement Therapist Sarah Vella, whose expertise ensures a supportive and engaging environment. Overall, the project creates a safe, nurturing space where students can grow, express themselves, and thrive through movement.

Beneficiary: San Benedittu College, Kirkop Secondary

Reference Number: SCH22-26-8947

Project Title: WALLS THAT SPEAK

Amount awarded: €5,000

St Benedict College, Pietru Pawl Saydon Secondary School, Kirkop will implement a project introducing students to street art, challenging common misconceptions by highlighting its rich social and artistic value. A selected group from the Art and Media Literacy Departments will participate in workshops led by renowned Maltese street artist James Micallef Grimaud, who will share his expertise and international experience. Students will develop themes and identify spaces within the school for their artistic interventions. Art students will work hands-on using paints and spray techniques, while Media students will create digital designs guided by graphic designer Mario Zammit from Grafika. The project aims to provide practical experience, foster appreciation for street art, and empower students to creatively enhance their school environment while inspiring their peers.