Themed ‘India in Motion’, the sixth edition will offer 50 grants to artists, artisans and creative collectives, with applications open until November 15, 2026.
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited, has announced grants worth Rs 60 lakh under the sixth season of its flagship ‘Art for Hope’ initiative. The programme aims to support emerging artists, artisans, creative collectives and institutions across India, providing financial assistance and opportunities to showcase their work on a national platform.
The latest edition, themed ‘India in Motion’, will award 50 grants to selected participants. Applications are currently open and will remain available until November 15, 2026, through the initiative’s official website, hyundaiartforHope.com.
Art For Hope Season 6: Six Categories Announced
The sixth edition of Art for Hope invites applications across six categories, covering a wide range of creative disciplines. These include Visual Art, Digital Art, Performing Art, Traditional Art & Craft, Functional Art and Multidisciplinary Projects.
Selected grantees will receive financial support, mentorship and national visibility. They will also get an opportunity to present their work at the Art for Hope Festival.
The ‘India in Motion’ theme encourages participants to explore how a rapidly evolving India is shaping new ideas, identities and possibilities through art. It focuses on progress, aspirations, innovation and inclusion across both urban and rural communities.
The initiative will also continue its ‘Art without Barriers’ approach, encouraging participation from underserved and marginalised communities, including persons with disabilities.
Hyundai Art For Hope Has Supported 200+ Artists
Since its inception, the Art for Hope initiative has awarded grants worth more than Rs 2.20 crore and supported over 200 artists across 22 States and Union Territories.
The programme has also promoted more than 75 traditional and folk-art forms, contributing towards the preservation of India’s cultural heritage. Its annual festivals have attracted over 35,000 visitors, of whom 61% were first-time exhibition visitors.
Additionally, the initiative has supported more than 100 artisan and NGO stalls, helping generate livelihood opportunities and improve visibility for grassroots creative talent.
Through the programme, HMIF aims to provide greater opportunities to emerging creative voices, including women, rural artisans, traditional artists and individuals from underserved communities.
Hyundai Reinforces Commitment To Community Development
Commenting on the launch of the sixth season, Tarun Garg, MD and CEO of Hyundai Motor India Limited, said the company’s global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ extends beyond mobility to creating opportunities that empower people and communities.
He highlighted that Art for Hope has supported more than 200 artists and helped preserve over 75 traditional and folk-art forms through grants exceeding Rs 2.20 crore.
Garg added that the latest edition, with grants worth Rs 60 lakh, aims to encourage creative expressions reflecting the aspirations, diversity and dynamism of a rapidly evolving India.
With Season 6, Hyundai Motor India Foundation continues to focus on cultural inclusion, creativity and community development while providing emerging artists with financial assistance, mentorship and platforms to reach wider audiences.
Interested artists, artisans and creative collectives can submit their applications online at hyundaiartforHope.com until November 15, 2026.
