Currently 3 active paid grants, fellowships and residencies open to applicants in Latin America, across AI, arts, film, research, tech and cross-disciplinary practice. Hand-curated and updated weekly. Almost every entry is funded; a few notable unpaid open calls and festival submissions are included as clearly flagged exceptions. Browse the list below, or use the interactive desk for filtering and shortlisting.
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The Mar del Plata International Film Festival is the only FIAPF A-list competitive festival in Latin America. The 41st edition accepts international entries across all genres for its International and Latin American competitions, the In Transit work-in-progress section, and Panorama. Films must be completed between November 2025 and November 2026 and not previously publicly screened in Argentina. Extended deadline 15 July 2026; submissions via the INCAA portal.
Plataforma Bogota, Idartes' art, science and technology media lab, awards four grants of COP 12,000,000 each to run interactive labs combining art, science, and technology. ELIGIBILITY: Colombian citizens or foreigners legally resident in Bogota only. Deadline 24 August 2026.
The Fundacion Ama Amoedo Grants provide resources and opportunities to strengthen the visual arts ecosystem and its institutions. Through an open call, ten grants of USD 10,000 are awarded annually across four categories: Artists, Art and Social Engagement, Organizations, and Publications. The program supports the realization of projects by artists, organizations, and institutions with a meaningful connection to Latin America. This is the 4th edition of the grants; the Foundation receives applications via its online platform from 7 July to 9 September 2026. ELIGIBILITY: artists, collectives, art professionals, non-profit organizations, institutions, and foundations with a significant connection to Latin America, whether through nationality, cultural heritage, and/or the location where the project will take place. Refer to the Terms and Conditions document on the website for full details. Inquiries: info@fundacionamaamoedo.org. Application deadline: Wednesday 9 September 2026, 11:59 pm.