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Moleskine Foundation | Creativity Pioneers Fund 2026

Grant for non-profit organizations that prioritise disadvantaged and marginalised communities

The Creativity Pioneers Fund invests in, connects, and supports cultural and creative organisations that advance bold, unconventional practices towards a more just, inclusive, and equitable world. By working closely with partners, donors, and other stakeholders across the creative ecosystem, the Fund aims to mobilise a collective effort to foster Creativity for Social Change.

This unearmarked micro-grant is a starting point for a broader, long-term collaboration. It opens access to additional financial resources, in-kind support, mentorship, learning opportunities, peer-to-peer exchange, as well as greater visibility and networking.

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AMOUNT

An unearmarked grant of €5,000, allowing organisations flexibility in how funds are used


APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 24th, 2026, 5:00 pm CEST


ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES
Austria - Belgium - Bulgaria - Croatia - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Germany - Greece - Hungary - Ireland, Republic of (EIRE) - Italy - Latvia - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Malta - Netherlands - Poland - Portugal - Romania - Slovakia - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden - Ukraine

ELIGIBILITY

 Creativity Pioneers Fund is looking for organisations that:

- Place creativity at the core of their mission and programming, demonstrating its pivotal role in driving social transformation within their target communities;
- Prioritise disadvantaged and/or marginalised communities, primarily focusing on youth aged 16-27;
- Possess an organisational bank account in the organisation's name, as donations cannot be made to an individual’s accounts due to regulatory constraints.

It prioritises organisations that:

- Ask bold questions and effectively tackle significant social and environmental challenges;
- Operate with a hybrid, highly intersectional manner approach—in recognition of the interconnected nature of social and environmental issues;
- Focus on processes rather than just outputs, emphasising long-term systemic change;
- Have a local perspective, deeply rooted in their local context, while maintaining global relevance and connectivity;
- Aim to inspire and equip a new generation of creative thinkers and changemakers by fostering essential skills such as critical thinking, lifelong learning, and a transformative mindset.

 


APPLICATION DETAILS

For more information about the eligibility criteria and application process please visit Creativity Pionners Fund official website.


NOTE

*The calls that are listed on our website are shared for informational purposes and are sometimes subject to change. Please visit the organization's official open call website for up-to-date information.


DEADLINE

2026-04-24


TYPE OF SUPPORT

Philanthropy


COUNTRY OF THE PROVIDER

Italy


WEBSITE

CONTACT

info@creativitypioneersfund.org


KEYWORDS
Arts - CCI's