The Ministry of Culture has invited applications for the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) Scheme for the Grant Year 2026-27, with the aim of preserving, promoting, and strengthening India's rich cultural heritage by providing financial assistance to eligible cultural organizations, NGOs, artists, researchers, and institutions engaged in diverse cultural activities.
Six specific scheme components are open for applications with distinct deadlines: Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant) with advertisement date May 29, 2026 and submission deadline July 15, 2026; Cultural Function & Production Grant Scheme (CFPGS) with advertisement date May 26, 2026 and extended submission deadline July 7, 2026; Financial Assistance to Cultural Organizations with National Presence with advertisement date May 27, 2026 and submission deadline July 15, 2026; Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Artists in the Fields of Culture with advertisement date June 15, 2026 and submission deadline July 31, 2026; Award of Scholarship to young artists in different cultural fields with advertisement date June 16, 2026 and submission deadline July 31, 2026; and Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research with advertisement date June 15, 2026 and submission deadline July 15, 2026.
Applications may be submitted through designated offline or online modes as applicable per scheme guidelines, with complete guidelines, application forms, and FAQs available on the Ministry's official website. Applicants must ensure all supporting documents are ready before beginning applications, and incomplete applications will not be considered. Submissions close strictly on the indicated last dates, with the Ministry encouraging early submission to avoid last-minute technical issues.