Cultural Funding Open Until 27 April, Balinese Artists Can Receive Rp 50 Million
The government, through the Ministry of Culture, has opened a programme for funding cultural advancement. This step is one of the strategic programmes in preserving culture.
The Bali Cultural Preservation Agency announced on Wednesday (15/04/2026) the opening of funding. This funding is open to individuals or groups who are cultural preservers in Bali.
What are the requirements and conditions for the funding? See the complete details compiled from various sources below!
Who Can Participate in the Cultural Advancement Funding Programme?
This programme targets three categories: individuals, groups, and communities. An individual is a person who has expertise or interest in the field of culture, proven by the portfolio they possess.
A group is a combination of several individuals to carry out joint activities with one goal. Meanwhile, a cultural community is a group of people who carry out culture such as oral traditions, manuscripts, customs, rites, traditional knowledge, traditional technology, arts, language, folk games, traditional sports, beliefs, history, and so on.
How to Submit a Funding Proposal?
For individuals/groups/communities who wish to apply, it is important to pay attention to the related provisions.
Proposal submission is made to the Head of the Bali Cultural Preservation Agency in accordance with the technical guidelines. The technical guidelines for proposals can be accessed via: bit.ly/Juknis_FPK_2026
Prospective recipients who do not meet the provisions will not proceed to the administrative and technical verification stage.
Proposals cannot be transferred to other individuals/groups/communities.
Submitted proposals will become the property of the Bali Cultural Preservation Agency.
The application letter must be signed by the Village Head.
A statement letter that they have not received similar assistance in the last 2 years.
Schedule of the Cultural Funding Programme Activities
Proposal registration: 15 - 27 April 2026
Proposal verification: 28 April - 5 May 2026
Announcement of passed proposals: 8 May 2026
Field verification: 11 - 19 May 2026
Issuance of passing decree: 21 May 2026
Determination of prospective recipients: 25 May 2026
Announcement of aid recipients: 26 May 2026
Signing of documents: 3 June 2026
Receipt of aid funds: 4 - 11 June 2026
How Much Funding is Received?
The amount of funds disbursed to each recipient can vary. Individuals can receive grants up to Rp 20 million, and Rp 50 million for groups and cultural communities. The disbursement of funds will be done 100% in one stage.
This is the information regarding the cultural advancement funding programme in Bali. Hopefully it helps!