Folk Culture Award of the State of Styria
Recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of Styrian folk culture with an award presented every two years. Prize money €10,000; next award in 2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Recognition of outstanding innovative achievements in the field of folk culture in Styria, particularly in the areas of folk music, folk dance, handicrafts, museum and monument preservation, as well as the promotion of science, youth, and intangible cultural heritage.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Proof of connection to Styria
- Innovative or outstanding achievement in the field of folk culture (folk music, folk dance, handicrafts, cultural heritage)
Documents required for application
- see link https://www.verwaltung.steiermark.at/cms/ziel/144488116/EN/
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the achievement
- Preservation of identity-forming traditions
- Relevance for youth and science
- Consideration of intangible cultural heritage
Description
The Folk Culture Award of the State of Styria honors extraordinary, innovative achievements in the field of Styrian folk culture every two years. With a prize money of €10,000, the award recognizes dedicated individuals who set sustainable impulses in the areas of folk music, folk dance, handicrafts, or museum and monument preservation. A special focus is placed on preserving identity-forming traditions as well as strengthening science, youth, and intangible cultural heritage. The award is granted in full upon the recommendation of an expert jury and honors those projects that keep the cultural richness of Styria alive while opening up new perspectives.
Eligible for funding are natural persons with verifiable ties to Styria whose achievements stand out due to their innovative content, tradition preservation, and significance for future generations. Application requirements include proof of a regional connection as well as a description of the outstanding or innovative achievement in the field of folk culture. Criteria such as strengthening cultural identity, involving youth projects, and considering intangible cultural heritage are included in the jury’s decision. The next call for applications is scheduled for 2026; all relevant documents and details for application submission are available on the administrative portal of the Styrian State Government. This award offers a valuable platform to sustainably promote creative initiatives and scientific contributions in the spirit of a living folk culture.
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