Open Arts Grants ₦500,000 for Northern Nigeria Projects

Open Arts is providing a grant of ₦500,000 to Nigerian creatives for projects connected to Northern Nigeria under the 2026 Open Arts Fund. This opportunity is open to individual artists, cultural practitioners, duos, creative collectives, and arts organizations across various disciplines.

Applicants must be based in Nigeria but are not required to reside in Northern Nigeria. The proposed work should significantly contribute to the creative ecosystem of the region or create opportunities for local talent.

The funding is described as unrestricted, allowing successful applicants flexibility in utilizing the funds for their projects. Eligible activities include visual arts, literature, photography, film, performance, craft, research, production, community initiatives, and professional development.

Projects can be new or existing and must be completed within six months of receiving the grant. The fund is in its third year, having previously supported 10 recipients.

Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF to [email protected] with "Open Arts Fund" in the subject line by November 10, 2026.