The Inception Grant 2026–27 · Application

Apply for the Delton Cables Inception Grant for Photography

A year of structured support for one emerging South Asian photographer — a ₹2,00,000 cash grant, statement development, a solo show at Art Incept, Gurgaon, and twelve photographs in the Delton Cables Calendar 2027. Complete the form below to submit your application.

Applications close 30 October 2026.

21–40Age range

7Eligible countries

₹2,00,000Cash grant

1Grantee selected

How submission works: complete the form and press Submit. Your details and all five PDFs (portfolio, artist statement, project proposal, CV, ID document) are sent together, and your application reference number appears on screen.

Please review the highlighted fields below — some entries are missing or don’t meet the stated requirements. Having trouble? Contact us

Identity

Who you are, and how the jury can reach you.

Full Name *

Enter your full name as it appears on your proof of age.

Email *

Enter a valid email address.

Phone Number *

Enter your country code and phone number.

City *

Enter your city of residence.

Country *

Select your country from the list.

Date of Birth

Born between April 1986 - March 2006

Date of Birth *

— Years Old

Not eligible to apply due to age restrictions.

Enter a valid date of birth. Select a date between 1 April 1986 and 31 March 2006.

Practice

The grant is medium-agnostic — analogue or digital, studio or field, constructed or observational.

Primary approach *

Select your primary approach.

Portfolio & Documents

PDF only. Keep within the stated size limits.

Portfolio of Works * 15–25 photographs · PDF · max 10MB↑Choose a PDF of your portfolioNo file selectedBrowse

Upload your portfolio as a PDF max 10MB.

Artist Statement * 300–500 words · PDF · max 10MB↑Choose your artist statementNo file selectedBrowse

Describe your practice, what you photograph, why, and the questions driving your work. First person, plain language — not a biography.

Upload your artist statement as a PDF, max 10MB.

Project Proposal * 400–600 words · PDF · max 10MB↑Choose your project proposalNo file selectedBrowse

What you plan to make, why now, what the grant would make possible, and what a solo show of this work might look and feel like.

Upload your project proposal as a PDF, max 10MB.

CV / Practice Summary * max 2 pages · PDF · max 2MB↑Choose your CVNo file selectedBrowse

Education, exhibitions, residencies, publications, grants, commissions, relevant experience. Limited exhibition history is not a barrier.

Upload your CV as a PDF max 2MB.

Process Documentation optional · up to 3 minutes

Particularly encouraged for performative, installation-based or process-dependent work.

Enter the full link, starting with https://

Two References

People who can speak directly about your work — artists, educators, curators, gallerists or residency directors. Letters are not required; referees are contacted only if you are shortlisted.

Reference 1

Name *

Enter the referee’s name.

Role *

Enter the referee’s role.

Email or phone *

Enter the referee’s contact details.

Reference 2

Name *

Enter the referee’s name.

Role *

Enter the referee’s role.

Email or phone *

Enter the referee’s contact details.

Proof of Age

Any government document that serves as proof of identity and date of birth. Name and date of birth must be clearly visible.

Any government issued ID * PDF · max 5MB↑Choose PDFNo file selectedBrowse

Please hide any sensitive ID number or information in the document attached.

Upload your ID document as a PDF max 5MB.

Eligibility Declaration

Please confirm each statement.

I am able to travel to India for the solo exhibition.

I am not formally represented by a commercial gallery.

I have not received a grant, fellowship or award of ₹3,00,000 or more in the 12 months preceding 30 October 2026.

I am not faculty, staff or a paid consultant of an arts institution (art school, museum or foundation).

Photography is my primary creative pursuit, and I will provide non-exclusive reproduction rights for twelve grant-year photographs for the Delton Cables Calendar 2027 and its promotion.

Please confirm every statement above to continue.

By submitting, you confirm the details above are accurate and that your practice meets FCEA’s eligibility criteria.

FCEA

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