IIE Artist Protection Fund
Forecasted
The IIE Artist Protection Fund offers year-long fellowships that help threatened artists continue their work safely at international host institutions.
Funder: Institute of International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 | March 2027
Funding Amounts: Fellowship for up to one year; award amount varies, with 100% of funds going directly to the artist; host institutions match support with financial or in-kind contributions.
Summary: Provides fellowships enabling threatened artists to continue their work safely at host institutions worldwide.
Key Information: Applicants must be artists facing immediate, severe, and targeted threats; not for students or individual art projects.
Description
The Artist Protection Fund (APF), an initiative of the Institute of International Education (IIE) and supported by the Mellon and Ford Foundations, offers one-year fellowship grants to artists facing severe and targeted threats to their lives or careers. The program places selected artists at host institutions in safe countries, allowing them to continue their creative work and plan for their futures in a secure environment. APF collaborates with a global network of host organizations—including universities, arts residencies, and cultural centers—to provide comprehensive support for fellows.
