Funding and Grants FAQs

Applying for our funding programmes online

Our funding programmes are now online! Arts Council Malta will be gradually introducing the new online registration and application process which will make the applications even simpler, more efficient and accessible.You simply need to create your profile on our website to be able to apply for funds and to be part of our database of creatives. 

Need more info? Call us on 23347230 or send us your query on fundinfo@artscouncil.mt.

Follow these steps to apply:

  • Read these guidelines and regulations carefully.
  • Check whether your proposed idea can be addressed by this Scheme.
  • Press the link that will take you to the online application system.
  • Use your existing profile to apply. If you do not have a profile, create your profile with Arts Council Malta by clicking on Register and filling in the details.
  • From the open calls section, select the online application for the scheme you intend to apply for.
  • Follow the instructions step by step. Fill in all the required information from the online application, including the budget, and attach the supporting documentation.
  • Submit the application. You should receive an automatic acknowledgement by the system. If you do not receive such a notification, contact us on applyforfunds@artscouncil.mt.

Applicants are required to register a profile on the ACM’s CRM at least two weeks prior to the deadline of the call.

In case of difficulty, or if you would like to consult us regarding this scheme, you can call us on 2334 7230 Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 16:00 or email us on fundinfo@artscouncil.mt.
It is your responsibility to present a complete application form as explained in these guidelines and regulations. If you do not present all the necessary information and documentation, your application will not be processed and evaluated.

Prior to the application deadline, Arts Council Malta representatives will not be checking your application forms. It is solely at the Council’s discretion to request that applicants provide any missing mandatory documentation following the call deadline.

Upon the submission of the application, applicants are to accept that should the application be awarded funding, the name, the project title, short project description and the amount awarded can be published by the Council.

A decision on funding will be made on the strength of the information submitted, including documentation in support of the proposal.

Applications submitted after 12.00 (noon) of the respective deadline cannot be accepted.

  1. How can I apply for funding for my artistic project?
    You can apply for funding and initiatives through our portal.  Please register a profile as an Individual, Voluntary Organisation, School, Group, Company or Public Entity.  Visit our website’s funding section for details on eligibility, guidelines, and application deadlines.
  2. Who is eligible for Arts Council Malta funding?
    Eligibility varies depending on the specific funding program. One must for sure have either a Maltese Passport, Maltese ID Card or Maltese Residency Permit to apply.  For organisations, they must be registered in Malta.
  3. What types of projects does Arts Council Malta support?
    We support a wide range of artistic disciplines, including music, literature, visual arts, performing arts, and cultural heritage projects, among others.
  4. How do I stay updated on upcoming funding opportunities and events?
    Subscribe to our Newsletter and Funds Alert and follow us on social media for the latest updates on grants, opportunities, and incentives.

Step 1: Registration

  • Login to our website and click on register.
  • There are six categories in all: individuals or group, school or college, company,  voluntary organisation, public entity.
  • Select the category which is relevant to you and fill in the details. Upload your CV as well as your identification document to complete your registration.
  • Once registered, your profile would be part of our database, you would be up to date with our newsletter and you would also be able to apply for our funds.

Step 2: Application

  • Go on the Funds & Opportunities section and click on the fund you want to apply for.
  • Make sure that you read well the Guidelines & Regulations of the fund.
  • Click on the ‘Apply for this fund’ button to start the application process
  • Login if you are not already logged in.
  • Give your project a title and start the application
  • Fill in the application form step by step. Make sure that you fill in all the obligatory fields – the system will not allow you to proceed if this is not done! The asterisk sign shows that a field would be mandatory
  • Input the timeframe – make sure that the selected dates fall within the eligible timeframe indicated in the text box.  Then input the main milestones of your project together with the nature of that milestone and predicted date of completion. Fill in the remaining textboxes which focus primarily on addressing the criteria of the fund.

Step 3: Budget

  • Fill in the pre-filled budget fields if relevant and add any field as applicable by clicking on the ‘Add another item’ field.
  • Upload any supporting documentation relevant to the budget by clicking on ‘Upload a quotation’. It is important to provide quotes and any other supporting documentation which explain the costs inputted above.
  • It is important that the difference between the total income and the total expenditure is EUR0. If this is not so the system will not let you proceed to the next step.
  • Refer to the budget guidelines in case more details are needed.

Step 4: Summary and submission

  • Verify that all the details are correct in the final page before submitting your application.
  • Once you click on submit the application form is sent for evaluation.
  • You will receive a notification of receipt.

Need assistance?

Need more information on applying to one of our funding schemes?
Send us a message and one of our team will get back to you.

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