~ We have updated our guidelines. (December 1st, 2025) ~
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
other grants: Hardship Fund / hufaking cares / Social Fund.
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.
Office Hours: 15:00 – 17:00 Mondays