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

June 19, 2026 | June 14, 2024 | July 4, 2023

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

Supports training, workshops, residencies, festivals, and documentation platforms in arts and culture across the Arab region.

Applicants with an open AFAC grant are ineligible; one application per open call.

--- ## Description The Training and Regional Events grant from the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) is designed to support a wide range of capacity-building and exchange activities in the Arab region's cultural and artistic sectors. Eligible projects include training sessions, workshops, residencies, symposiums, forums, festivals, and the development of archive and documentation platforms. The grant encourages multidisciplinary initiatives spanning music, film, performing arts, visual arts, and literature, aiming to foster professional development, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. --- ## Due Dates - June 19, 2026: Open call full application submission deadline (5:00 PM +3 GMT) - June 14, 2024: Application submission deadline (5:00 PM Beirut Time) - July 4, 2023: Application submission deadline (5:00 PM Beirut Time) All dates are based on the annual cycle; check the [program page](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/16) for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Individuals and teams may request up to **$25,000** per project. - Collectives and institutions may request up to **$35,000** per project. - Projects must be completed within **two years** of the grant agreement signature. - Grants may not be used for retroactive expenses or activities completed before the agreement is signed. - For grants above $10,000, grantees must show proof of securing at least 50% of the remaining project budget if the AFAC grant does not cover the full amount. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** - Individuals from Arab League member states (regardless of residence, citizenship, or national identification). - Local, regional, and international institutions and organizations whose projects relate to arts and culture in the Arab region, including non-profit and for-profit entities. - **Ineligible applicants:** - Applicants with a current open AFAC grant (in any category). - AFAC board/staff, their business partners, or family members. - Members of current year's reader or juror committees (for the categories they evaluate). - Recipients of grants in two consecutive years must wait two years before reapplying. - Only one application per applicant (individual or institution) per open call. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [online application form](https://arabculturefund.formstack.com/forms/afac_call_2). - Applications by mail or email are not accepted. - Applicants must provide: - Completed application form. - Project description, implementation plan, and detailed budget. - Required supporting materials (see below). - Two references. - Incomplete applications or those missing required supporting materials will not be considered. - Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit at least 24 hours before the deadline to avoid technical issues. --- ## Additional Information ### Required Supporting Materials - **All applicants must submit:** - Samples from the proposed project (visual, audio, or written). - Up to three samples of previous work (unless it is the applicant's first project). - Detailed total project budget and a breakdown of the requested amount. - Filled implementation plan (template available). - **Additional materials by project type:** - **Festivals/events/exhibitions:** List of participants, letters of commitment, samples of works, and venue commitment. - **Training/workshops:** Curriculum, CVs of trainers/leaders, and commitment letters. - **Publications:** Table of contents, sample chapter, and bibliography. - Materials can be uploaded (max 10 MB per file) or shared as links (no WeTransfer). - Full supporting materials checklist: [Supporting Documents Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.arabculturefund.org/data/resources/121.pdf) ### Selection and Reporting - Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility, then evaluated by independent readers and jurors. - Selected grantees sign a grant agreement, with reporting requirements (progress, narrative, and financial reports). - Payment is released in installments based on project milestones and reporting. --- ## External Links - [Program page and guidelines](https://www.arabculturefund.org/Programs/16) - [Apply online](https://arabculturefund.formstack.com/forms/afac_call_2) - [Application form preview for individuals](https://arabculturefund.org/data/filemanager/Applications-Preview/2024/en/661cd0ebd38ad_TR-IND.pdf) - [Application form preview for teams](https://arabculturefund.org/data/filemanager/Applications-Preview/2024/en/661cd0f3e5182_TR-T.pdf) - [Application form preview for collectives](https://arabculturefund.org/data/filemanager/Applications-Preview/2024/en/661cd0fe2fb68_TR-C.pdf) - [Application form preview for institutions](https://arabculturefund.org/data/filemanager/Applications-Preview/2024/en/661cd1052d8e2_TR-INS.pdf) - [Supporting Documents Checklist (PDF)](https://www.arabculturefund.org/data/resources/121.pdf) - [Selection process details (PDF)](https://www.arabculturefund.org/data/resources/16.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Grants Management Team | [reda.elhouchaimi@arabculturefund.org](mailto:reda.elhouchaimi@arabculturefund.org) | | Technical Support | [rachad.chamoun@arabculturefund.org](mailto:rachad.chamoun@arabculturefund.org) | For questions about eligibility, supporting materials, or technical issues, contact the emails above.

Training and Regional Events

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