Behind the scene

ARTCATION ₦2,000,000 CREATIVE GRANT

GRANT OVERVIEW

The ARTCATION ₦2,000,000 Creative Grant is an initiative by ARTCATION to support bold, original, and culturally resonant creative projects across visual art, design, Interior Design, and interdisciplinary practices.

The grant is designed to empower emerging and mid-level creatives and creative teams by providing financial support, visibility, and accountability structures that enable projects to move from concept to execution.

This grant is awarded once per cycle to one individual or one creative team.

Grant Amount: ₦2,000,000 (Two Million Naira)

Grant Cycle: Q1 2026

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

Must be 18 years or older at the time of application
Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident
Must be working within the creative industries
Project must be original and not infringe on existing intellectual property
Individuals or teams of 2–10 members may apply
Teams must appoint one Lead Applicant

ARTCATION reserves the right to verify all submitted information.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Online Application Submission

Applicants must complete the official application form available on the ARTCATION website. All sections must be filled accurately.

Step 2: Review & Shortlisting

All submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee based on the published evaluation criteria. In addition to selecting one grant recipient, up to fifty (50) outstanding applicants will be shortlisted and invited to collaborate with ARTCATION on its next major project.

Step 3: Interview / Clarification (If Required)

Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for additional documentation, interviews, or clarifications.

Step 4: Final Selection & Announcement

The selected grantee will be announced publicly on ARTCATION platforms and contacted directly.

FUND DISBURSEMENT STRUCTURE

The ₦2,000,000 grant will be disbursed in two tranches:

Tranche 1: ₦1,200,000 upon signing of Grant Agreement
Tranche 2: ₦800,000 upon submission and approval of a progress report

ARTCATION reserves the right to withhold funds if milestones are not met.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All intellectual property remains with the creator(s). However, ARTCATION retains the right to:

Document the project process
Use non-commercial excerpts for promotional and archival purposes
Credit all creators appropriately

PUBLICITY & CREDIT

All intellectual property remains with the creator(s). However, ARTCATION retains the right to:

Document the project process
Use non-commercial excerpts for promotional and archival purposes
Credit all creators appropriately

TERMINATION & MISUSE

ARTCATION reserves the right to terminate the grant if:

Funds are misused
False information is provided

· Project deviates materially without approval

GOVERNING LAW

This grant is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.