IIE Artist Protection Fund
Forecasted
IIE Artist Protection Fund supports threatened artists through fellowships and safe-country host placements so they can continue their creative work, build professional connections, and plan for their futures.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates: Not currently accepting new applications
Funding Amounts: Fellowship support for up to one year, with host financial and/or in-kind matching support
Summary: Fellowships and safe-country host placements help threatened artists continue their creative work and plan for their futures.
Key Information: APF is not an emergency relocation program; host placement may take 6–12 months after an award.
Description
The Artist Protection Fund (APF) is an initiative of the Institute of International Education, sponsored by the Mellon and Ford Foundations. It provides fellowship grants to threatened artists from any country and field of artistic practice, placing them at host institutions in safe countries where they can continue working and plan for their futures. The program seeks to ensure that artists facing threat and persecution can have their voices heard, amplified, and shared.
APF combines fellowship support with institutional hosting and professional connections. Its worldwide host network includes academic institutions, arts residencies, cultural centers, performing arts organizations, and artistic communities. Hosts provide practical resources and mentorship to help fellows sustain their practice and participate in their host communities.
