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

April 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)

Up to $25,000 for individuals/teams; up to $35,000 for collectives/institutions; max project duration 2 years.

Supports production, development, and distribution of theater, dance, performance, and training projects in the Arab region.

This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.

--- ## Description The Performing Arts grant from the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) is designed to foster a vibrant and diverse performing arts scene in the Arab region. The grant supports the production and distribution of classical, folk, and contemporary forms of theater and dance performances for all age groups. Eligible activities include public and site-specific interventions, performance art, festivals, and training or workshops in playwriting, acting, directing, dancing, and choreography. Funding covers the full project lifecycle, including research and development, and may be used for expenses such as materials, rentals, artistic and technical fees, and collaboration costs. The program aims to enable artists and institutions to realize innovative performing arts projects and strengthen the cultural sector throughout the Arab region. --- ## Due Dates - April 2027 (anticipated/projected full application submission deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Individuals/teams: Up to $25,000 per project - Collectives/institutions: Up to $35,000 per project - Maximum grant duration: 2 years - Grants may not cover the full requested amount; partial funding is possible based on jury recommendations and available resources. - For grants above $10,000 that do not cover your full project budget, proof of at least 50% of the remaining budget is required. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals, teams, collectives, and institutions from Arab countries (22 Arab League member states), regardless of their place of residence, citizenship, or ethnic/national identification. - International or non-Arab institutions/organizations may apply if their project is related to arts and culture from the Arab region. - Both nonprofit and for-profit entities are eligible. - Applicants with an active/open AFAC grant are not eligible. - Recipients of grants in two consecutive years must wait two additional years before reapplying. - Board members, staff, their business partners or family, and current-year readers/jurors for this program are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online through the [AFAC application portal](https://arabculturefund.formstack.com/forms/afac_call_1) (portal opens during the call period). - Only one application per applicant (individual or institution) per open call. - Applications must be complete and include all required supporting materials; incomplete applications will not be considered. - Supporting documents must remain accessible until the selection process is complete. - Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission. - The selection process involves an initial review for completeness, followed by evaluation from independent readers and jurors. --- ## Additional Information - Eligible project types: Theater and dance productions, festivals, site-specific interventions, performance art, training/workshops, and related public events. - Eligible expenses: Project production (including research/development), materials, rentals, artistic/technical fees (up to 30% of grant), and travel if part of project implementation. - Grants are not retroactive and cannot be used for expenses incurred before the grant agreement. - Grant agreements must be signed before project expenses are incurred. - Grantees must acknowledge AFAC support in all project communications and deliverables. - Reporting requirements include narrative and financial reports; payment is disbursed in installments based on project milestones and reporting. --- ## External Links - [Program page and full guidelines](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/23) - [Application forms and previews (individuals, teams, collectives, institutions)](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/23) - [Supporting documents checklist (PDF)](https://arabculturefund.org/data/filemanager/misc/65ba4187500e2_AFAC-SupportingDocuments.pdf) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs) - [Past funded projects](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/23) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Email | |----------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | marwa.shehadi@arabculturefund.org | | Technical/application support | rachad.chamoun@arabculturefund.org | | Grants management | cathy.khattar@arabculturefund.org, soleil.gharbieh@arabculturefund.org | For eligibility or documentation questions, applicants are encouraged to reach out before submitting. ---

Performing Arts

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