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

June 15, 2020 (Letter of Interest) | February 19, 2021 (Full Application)

Up to USD 70,000–80,000 per institution; typically for a one-year period.

Supports arts and culture institutions in Lebanon with reconstruction, institutional sustainability, and programmatic needs in response to economic crisis and the Beirut port explosion.

--- ## Description The Lebanon Solidarity Fund was established by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) and Culture Resource (Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy) to support Lebanon’s arts and culture sector during a period of severe economic crisis, COVID-19 pandemic impacts, and the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion. The Fund seeks to address both urgent and long-term needs of arts and culture institutions and spaces across Lebanon, including physical reconstruction, institutional sustainability, and innovative programmatic activities. The initiative aims to help institutions reimagine their roles, foster collaboration, and engage communities, ultimately working to revive and strengthen Lebanon’s broader cultural sector. --- ## Due Dates - June 15, 2020: Letter of Interest and supporting documents deadline (submit before midnight Beirut time) - February 19, 2021: Filled application form and supporting documents submission deadline (submit by 5 pm Beirut time) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount per institution/space: USD 70,000 (second round), up to USD 80,000 (first round). - Grants are typically provided for a one-year period. - Funding may be distributed among up to two categories: reconstruction, institutional, and/or programmatic support. - The fund aims to support as many organizations as possible; applicants are encouraged to request only what is essential. --- ## Eligibility - Open to any registered or unregistered institutional, cooperative, or commercial structure working in arts and culture in Lebanon (across any region and discipline). - The institution or space must have been in operation for at least three years (second round) or two years (first round). - Structures previously supported under the first round may only apply for reconstruction and/or programmatic support in subsequent rounds. - For reconstruction support, institutions must have been directly affected by the Beirut port explosion. - Collaborative applications are encouraged but must be submitted by a single lead institution. - Applicants must demonstrate public value, effective governance, adaptability, and a clear understanding of their needs and priorities. --- ## Application Process - **Letter of Interest:** Submit a letter (in Arabic; English or French optional) and supporting documents by June 15, 2020, via email. - **Full Application:** Submit the filled application form (in Arabic or English) and all supporting documents by February 19, 2021, via the AFAC platform. - Required supporting materials typically include: - Brief resumes of at least three active members. - Narrative reports for recent years (2018/2019/2020). - Actual and projected budgets with funding sources. - Audited financial reports if available. - Documentation of registration (if available) and organigram. - Applications are reviewed by a professional jury, and shortlisted organizations may be interviewed. - Inquiries can be directed to: [solidarityfund@arabculturefund.org](mailto:solidarityfund@arabculturefund.org) and [solidarityfund@mawred.org](mailto:solidarityfund@mawred.org). --- ## Additional Information - The fund cannot be used to retroactively cover expenses. - Collaborative projects are encouraged, especially those maximizing shared resources or audiences. - The fund is supported by numerous international foundations, agencies, and individual donors. --- ## External Links - [Lebanon Solidarity Fund Program Page](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/37) - [AFAC Main Website](https://www.arabculturefund.org) - [Submission Form (2020)](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xVQ7f0meRBMSoK9UtvTMqpWJ3O4Govhd) - [Budget Template](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aV6S0YSOjokYKL6a62gAyeEezcLsyn0a) - [Program Guidelines (First Round)](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/34) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email Address | |--------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Program Team (AFAC) | [solidarityfund@arabculturefund.org](mailto:solidarityfund@arabculturefund.org) | | Program Team (Mawred) | [solidarityfund@mawred.org](mailto:solidarityfund@mawred.org) |

Lebanon Solidarity Fund

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