When preparing your portfolio, be sure to follow the newly added image formatting requirements, which require JPGs at 72 dpi (max 1,000 pixels on the longest edge) with captions embedded in the metadata. Additionally, eligibility guidelines now explicitly exclude anyone living partially or fully outside the Arab region. Finally, keep in mind that retroactive funding is not permitted for expenses incurred before your contract is signed.
Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per project for 8 photographers, over 10 months
Summary: Supports and mentors emerging Arab photographers to create compelling, socially engaged documentary photography projects that tell critical local stories.
Key Information: Attendance at three workshops (two in-person, one virtual) is mandatory for grantees.