FEDORA - Funding - Call for Applications

FEDORA envisions a future where opera and dance continue to evolve, uniting artists, institutions and audiences across Europe, through the power of innovation and creation.

The call for applications are open from 1 June to 22 July 2026.

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FUNDING PROGRAMMES

FEDORA Prizes Biennale

SUPPORTING ARTISTIC WORKS

The FEDORA Prizes Biennale matches cutting-edge innovative artistic on stage projects led by emerging artists with international funding opportunities enabling the unexpected to reach audiences. The Prizes are awarded every two years to promising artists and teams of co-producing cultural institutions who collaborate on the creation of new opera or dance productions.

Discover projects of the past editions here

Prerequisites

Organisations working in performing arts production (opera houses, dance companies, festivals and theatres) can apply for the prizes if they are a member of the FEDORA network.

The productions can be entirely new or represent the next scaling step of an already initiated project, according to the category. Opening nights/project launches must take place within the time frame of July 2027 and December 2028.

Projects should involve multiple partner organisations in its development and realisation. (For opera and dance categories applicants must involve at least one international partner.)

Download the FEDORA Prizes Biennale
Application Guidelines