Hufak provides two types of project fundings:
- the Special Project Grant for projects that are still in the planning stage (up to €1,100)
- the Lightnin’ Grant for projects which are/have already happened (up to €150)
Please take into account we are an English-speaking department, if you can please apply in English, thx u <33
Special Project Grant
~ We have updated our guidelines. (October 5th, 2026) ~
First Submission by November 22nd, 2026 (until 23.59)
Second Submission by January 17th, 2027 (until 23.59)
Processing until two weeks later, respectively: November the 30th, 2026 and January 25th, 2027
The special project grant is a grant created by hufak that all ÖH members can apply for. The grant is not exclusively intended for artistic or individual projects. We want to promote a variety of student projects (lectures, workshops, exhibitions, etc.). The maximum amount of funding is €1,100. (If you need less money for a smaller project, please take a look at our lightnin’ grant.) Please find all further information in our guidelines below.
If you find yourself in a difficult social/financial situation, look at our individual support grants. If you have any questions about the special project grant, please send an email to kunstundtheorie{at}hufak.net or drop by our weekly office hours at the Hufak Office (see website).
Please upload your Application here.
Lightnin’ grant
All ÖH-members (people inscribed at a university in Austria) can apply for the lightnin’ grant. It is not intended exclusively for artistic projects. We want to support a variety of student projects (lectures, workshops, exhibitions, etc.). The maximum grant amount is €150. (If you need money for a larger project, please take a look at our special project grant.) The grant is intended to be easily accessible. That is why we only require very few documents from applicants. There is no specific deadline, meaning that students can apply for the grant all through the study year. We aim to respond lightnin’ fast (but not during the semester break). We can only approve one lightnin’ grant per person per academic year.
Disclaimer: Lightnin’ grant works on a reimbursement basis. This means that we can only reimburse invoices that you have already paid yourself. Invoices must have been issued no more than 6 months prior to the application date. Lightnin’ grant is project-based.
If you find yourself in a difficult social/financial situation, take a look at our individual support grants.
Maximum funding amount: 150€
Submission possible (almost) all year round
Please submit your proposals to the Department of Art & Theory kunstundtheorie{at}hufak.net
We are happy to respond to any Questions via email or come by during our Office hours.