Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Fondation L'Accolade
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Fondation L'Accolade is a Paris-based foundation that supports and promotes artistic creation with a focus on themes of water, the environment, the fragility of living systems, and the feminine. The foundation organizes and funds international artist residencies in Paris and Palm Springs, awards grants for artistic research and creation, supports cultural events and venues, and promotes the matrimoine (cultural legacy of women in arts). View Fondation L'Accolade's website for more information.
Content last updated: March 24, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Fondation L'Accolade
4 opportunities available
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PRIX COAL 2023: an edition on plants
Support for art projects on the plant world
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COAL Student Prize - Culture and Diversity
Support for student ecological art projects
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Fondation L'Accolade — Artistic Creation Funding
Artistic residencies for contemporary creation
About Fondation L'Accolade
What is the mission of Fondation L'Accolade?
To support, promote, and foster artistic creation, with particular attention to projects by artists working on themes of water, the environment, the fragility of living systems, and the feminine, while also valuing and promoting the matrimoine (cultural legacy of women).
What type of organization is Fondation L'Accolade?
Fondation L'Accolade is a Foundation.
What is Fondation L'Accolade's official website?
Fondation L'Accolade's official website is https://www.fondationlaccolade.com/.
What else should I know about Fondation L'Accolade?
Role of Fondation L'Accolade in the Funding Ecosystem
Fondation L'Accolade is a private foundation based in Paris, affiliated with the Institut de France, dedicated to supporting artistic creation at the intersection of arts and sciences. The foundation focuses on themes of water, environment, the fragility of living systems, and the feminine, while also promoting the matrimoine - the cultural legacy of women with historic and artistic significance.
Funding Programs and Activities
The foundation operates several funding mechanisms:
- International Artist Residencies: The foundation runs seasonal residencies in Paris (Saint-Germain-des-Prés) and Palm Springs, providing artists with time, space, and resources to develop their creative projects. Seasons have included themes like "Nothing is True, Everything is Alive," "Entangled Life," "Living Lights," and "Trembling with the Earth."
- Grants and Scholarships (Bourses): The foundation awards grants for artistic research and creation, supporting individual artists in developing new works.
- Project Support: Financial support for events, exhibitions, publications, and artistic projects from partner organizations.
- Matrimoine Program: Efforts to gather and promote archival collections about women with historic or artistic significance.
Transparency and Accountability
As a foundation under the Institut de France, Fondation L'Accolade operates within the governance structure of this prestigious institution founded in 1795. The foundation publishes detailed information about its supported projects, past recipients, and team members.