European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA)

The European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA) is a programme that supports the international career of artists through two grant tracks. It offers Discovery Grants of €8,000 for early career artists and Springboard Grants of €15,000 for mid-career artists, with residencies hosted by a lead festival and partner festivals. Residencies must take place in 2026, with eligibility for festivals from EU Member States and Creative Europe countries registered on FestivalFinder.eu; partner festivals or nominees from additional countries can participate.

Grant funding (€8,000 or €15,000) for artists, participation in residencies across multiple festivals, mentorship facilitated by host and partner festivals.

Arts festivals from EU Member States and Creative Europe countries registered on FestivalFinder.eu can participate as host festivals or propose artists; partner festivals from listed countries may also participate.