“AFAC seems to consistently fund projects that push boundaries and are perceived as risky by other funders. They judge on artistic merit and don’t censor or interfere in content. They have made so many artists happy.”
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture – AFAC currently runs nine open call grants programs and one training program by nomination. Each grants program has one annual open call during which applications are submitted online. The grants support individual artists and institutions through the following programs: Visual Arts (VA), Performing Arts (PA), Documentary Film (ADP), Arab Documentary Photography (ADPP), Creative and Critical writings (CCW), Research on the Arts (RAP), Music, Training and Regional Events (TR), and Cinema. The tenth program, Arts and Culture Entrepreneurship (ACE), targets arts and culture institutions through a nomination process. The AFAC support is extended through the grants cycle only. No support is given outside the open call.

AFAC receives annually around 1500 applications across all programs. The evaluation process happens in two stages: a preselection by a committee of readers and a final selection by a committee of jurors. Each program has its own specialized and independent readers’ committee and jury whose members are selected anew every year.

Previously, AFAC had run a number of other programs that are now closed. Those include: Literature grants program, AFAC Novel Writing Program, Crossroads, AFAC Express, and the Arab Documentary Film Program.

Grant guidelines and evaluation process are detailed in each program’s page.

Programs

FAQs

What forms of artistic and cultural productions does AFAC support?
Can I apply with a multidisciplinary project?
If I am applying with a multidisciplinary project, which program should I apply to?
Does AFAC offer mobility grants?
Does AFAC offer scholarships?
Does AFAC offer 100% funding for projects?
Is it possible to submit a funding request for the creation of a website dealing with culture and literature?
Does AFAC support the production or scripting of feature film projects?
Does AFAC support workshops /seminars on culture and the arts?
Does AFAC reconsider projects that were rejected during a previous cycle?
Can the same project fit in two different grants programs?
How do I apply for the AFAC grant?
When can I apply?
In which language(s) can I submit my application?
It is not possible for me to submit an online application due to technical difficulties. Does this mean I cannot apply for the grant?
Do I need to complete the online application all at once?
Can I ask for feedback on my application before submission?
What materials will I have to submit for my application?
Is it possible to apply for a grant without attaching examples/samples of previous works?
Do I have to submit my budget with the application?
What is the minimum and maximum funding amount I can apply for?
How will I know my application has been submitted?
Is it possible to send updates on my project after the submission?
Is it possible apply as an institution if we are registered as a commercial entity and not an NGO?
What is the expected duration of grant?
Is it possible to dedicate a portion of the grant for myself?
Am I eligible to apply for the AFAC grant if I am from an Arab country but not “Arab” or do not hold the citizenship of an Arab country?
I fit the criteria but do not live in the Arab region. Am I eligible to apply for an AFAC grant?
Am I eligible to apply for an AFAC grant if I am not from an Arab country (as noted above) but am a specialist who works on the Arab region?
Can I apply if I have previously benefited from an AFAC grant?
Can I apply for more than one grant at the same time (e.g. applying with two projects in visual arts or one project in visual arts and another in performing arts)?
Does AFAC accept applications from individuals with no institutional backing?

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