North Africa Cultural Program
Forecasted
North Africa Cultural Program supports independent arts and culture entities through institutional development, public programming, and regional collaborations to strengthen cultural work and outreach.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for North Africa Cultural Program | Cycle II are now closed, including both the National Cultural Opportunities Fund and the Regional Competitive Creativity Fund.
Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Institutional and programmatic support; collaborative project support
Summary: Supports independent arts and culture entities in North Africa through institutional strengthening and regional collaborative projects.
Key Information: Regional collaborations must include at least one North African entity and one or more entities across Africa and/or the Arab region.
Description
The North Africa Cultural Program is run by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Its second cycle spans 2024–2027 and serves Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia through two support schemes: the National Cultural Opportunities Fund and the Regional Competitive Creativity Fund.
The program strengthens independent arts and culture institutions, collectives, networks, and spaces. It emphasizes regional partnerships, young audiences, and outreach to underserved or remote areas beyond urban centers. Support addresses institutional development, public programming, and collaborative work, alongside distribution and circulation. The program welcomes diverse cultural expression without restrictions on themes or artistic practices and provides tailored capacity-building, training, and mentorship to supported organizations and projects.
