Pro Helvetia Literary Creation Grant (Switzerland)

Pro Helvetia supports the creation of new artistic works and productions, the exchange between Switzerland’s various linguistic regions, the dissemination of Swiss art and culture outside Switzerland and international cultural exchange. As a national foundation, Pro Helvetia supplements the promotional activities of Swiss cantons and municipalities and only supports projects that are cross-regionally or internationally recognised.

Funding Information

• Maximum grant for a writing project: CHF 25,000
• Maximum grant for a performative literary project: CHF 15,000

For whom?

• Individuals and collectives
• Authors must have published at least one independent literary work with a publishing house that has professional structures.
• Playwrights must have had at least one premiere in a recognised venue.
• Spoken word authors must have proof that they have previously authored professional performances of national significance.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for support, projects must:
  • have a clear connection to Switzerland
  • be of nationwide importance
  • be adequately co-funded by other public or private means
  • respects/guarantee fair working conditions

Restrictions

• Pro Helvetia is unable to consider funding requests if:
  • the same part of the submitted project is already received funding from other federal bodies (e.g. Federal Office of Culture, Presence Switzerland, Swiss National Science Foundation, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation).
  • the project is part of a school or university curriculum/basic training or continuing education programme (including dissertations, diploma projects, university scholarships, etc.).
  • funding is intended to cover infrastructure and equipment costs, as well as the costs of operating cultural facilities, archives and collections.
  • the project does not depend on funding from Pro Helvetia.

For more information, visit Pro Helvetia.