Grants & Awards
The Austrian Fashion Association annually awards grants, scholarships, and prizes to Austrian fashion designers and those working in Austria. The focus is on artistic conceptual excellence and the exploration of fashion's impact on the environment, people, and society.
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Start Scholarships Fashion
18
Mar
2026
Open Call
13
May
2026
Deadline
Grant Amount
EUR 9.000,- (EUR 1.500,-/month, 6 months)
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Dalma Monori
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The Start Scholarship Fashion of the Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport is a six-month work scholarship aimed at supporting artistic development and facilitating entry into the international fashion scene.
AFA Support
18
Mar
2026
Open Call
13
May
2026
Deadline
Funding Period
up to 12 months from grant approval
Funding Amounts 2026
1x EUR 28.000,-
2x EUR 19.000,-
2x EUR 12.000,-
Funding Rate
100% of the allocated funding amount
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Dalma Monori
Partners
AFA Support is the direct funding program through which the Austrian Fashion Association supports emerging designers and labels whose work is innovative and of regional interest.
AFA Mentorship Program
18
Mar
2026
Open Call
17
Jun
2026
Deadline
Funding period
12 Months
Grant Amount
25 hours mentorship valued at EUR 3.500,-
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Dalma Monori
+36 30 5908767
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The AFA Mentorship Program supports designers by providing guidance, expertise, and the necessary tools to succeed in the highly competitive fashion industry.
Outstanding Artist Award
18
Mar
2026
Open Call
15
Apr
2026
Deadline
Prize Money
EUR 10,000,-
Consultation & Inquiries
Dalma Monori
Partner
The outstanding artist award for Experimental Fashion Design honors groundbreaking and innovative positions.