The grant is open to Individual artists, duos and artist groups working in the Indian Classical Artists based in INDIA.

Only artists with Indian passports and Indian Bank accounts can apply.

Yes, applications can be submitted as an individual artist, duo or artist group. If applying as a group, please provide the names of the other artists/group members and indicate the role of each member where applicable.

The applications close by November 15th, 2026.

The grant period will run from April 2027 to March 2028.

The maximum age limit to apply is 50 years.

No, there is no minimum number of years of professional artistic practice required to apply.

The application form currently lists Bharatanatyam, Carnatic, Chhau, Hindustani, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Koodiyattam, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi and Sattriya. Please select the form(s) relevant to your practice.

Yes, one or more art forms can be selected.

Yes. You can apply with a project that is currently in development, as long as it has not yet been fully realised. The grant is intended for projects that are new or are still in the development stage and have not yet been fully realised.

No. The proposed project should be new or still in development.

The total grant amount is a sum of ₹ 5,00,000/- INR.

We are open to a range of projects that engage meaningfully with Indian classical arts. This may include process-oriented or product-oriented projects, as well as performance,  experimental, or interdisciplinary work.

No, Projects that are solely based on research or academic purposes will not be considered.

The grant must only be used for expenses directly related to the proposed project. You should provide a clear budget breakdown of how you plan to use the grant for the development and execution of your project.

No. The proposed project should be fully supported through the Sruti Art Hub grant, and additional funding from other sources cannot be sought for the same project.

No. The proposed project should not have received funding from another organisation/individual at the time of application.

Please submit 1–2 relevant examples of your previous work that best represent your artistic practice and experience.

Yes. You may include both confirmed and yet-to-be-confirmed collaborators in your application. Please clearly mention which collaborators are confirmed and which are yet to be confirmed.

No. Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be edited. If you need to make any changes, you will have to submit a new application.

The selection process will be based on the submitted proposals, their alignment with the grant criteria, the potential and relevance of the project, and how engaging and meaningful the proposed work is. The selected artists will be notified via email between Jan 15-20th, 2027.