[Arab Fund for Arts and Culture](https://www.arabculturefund.org)

July 2, 2020 (Letter of Interest & work samples)

$3,000 one-time grant for 3–6 months of support; for individual artists or small collectives.

Provides urgent, short-term support to independent artists and cultural practitioners in the Arab region impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

Priority to applicants without other emergency support or open AFAC grants.

--- ## Description This grant offers emergency relief to independent artists and small collectives residing in the Arab region, whose creative practices and incomes have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated confinement. It is designed as a sabbatical opportunity, supporting the development of new projects, continuation of existing work, research or design phases, or adaptation of current practices to new mediums and technologies during a period of 3 to 6 months. The program is intended to address immediate needs while fostering resilience and adaptability in the arts sector under crisis. --- ## Due Dates - July 2, 2020: Deadline to submit the Letter of Interest and previous work samples --- ## Funding Amount - Each grant is a one-time award of $3,000. - The grant covers a period of 3 to 6 months. - Intended for individual artists or small collectives. --- ## Eligibility - Open to independent artists and cultural practitioners of all disciplines (visual arts, performing arts, music, cinema, documentary film, photography, research, writing, etc.). - Applicants must be from and residing in the Arab region. - Priority is given to those who have not received other emergency support or currently hold an open grant from AFAC. - No geographic or gender quotas, but diversity and inclusion are considered in selection. --- ## Application Process - Submit a “Letter of Interest” (in Arabic, French, or English) guided by a short set of questions. - Include samples from two of your most recent artistic works. - No electronic application form is required. - Materials must be sent via email to [artistsupportgrant@arabculturefund.org](mailto:artistsupportgrant@arabculturefund.org). - The applicant’s name and country of residence should appear in the email subject line. - Deadline for submission was July 2, 2020, before midnight (Beirut time). --- ## Additional Information - The grant does not replace AFAC’s ongoing grant programs; applicants may apply to both. - Supported with the backing of the Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and Spotify (via the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief program). - Selection is made by a jury of three professionals, based on demonstrable need and a convincing short-term creative idea or project continuation. --- ## External Links - [Program Page — Artist Support Grant](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/35) - [AFAC Home Page](https://www.arabculturefund.org) - [Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief program](https://covid19musicrelief.byspotify.com/en-us) - [Support this Program](https://www.givingloop.org/afac) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [artistsupportgrant@arabculturefund.org](mailto:artistsupportgrant@arabculturefund.org) | | Website | [https://www.arabculturefund.org](https://www.arabculturefund.org) | | Address | Beirut, Lebanon |

Artist Support Grant

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