Call for applications: Performing Arts grants for the Arab world

The programme provides grants of up to $25 000 for individuals and teams, and up to $35 000 for institutions and collectives. 

When the grant from AFAC exceeds $10 000 and covers a portion of the project’s overall budget, the grantee is obliged to raise 70% of the remaining budget to be awarded the grant. If the grantee cannot procure 70% of the project remaining budget within 90 days of receiving the grant, the latter will be cancelled.

Projects may be implemented anywhere as long as they are created by Arab artists or non-Arab institutions – relevant to the Arab region. The project’s time frame should not exceed two years.

Who can apply?

AFAC accepts projects originating from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen. AFAC also accepts proposals from local, regional and international institutions whose projects are related to Arab culture.

The proposed projects may include:

• Dance performances, including but not restricted to contemporary dance and public intervention performances.
• Street art.
• Live art.
• Interactive and site-specific format.
• Documentary theatre.
• Festivals. 
• Classical, folk and experimental theatre. 
• Playwriting, acting, directing, dancing and choreography workshops.

Requirements

• CVs.
• Agreement/commitment letter from the participants.
• Sample from the submitted project is mandatory.

Applicants should note:

• Supporting files/samples of the current submitted project and/or previous work smaller than 10MB can be uploaded directly to the application form.
• Supporting files/samples of the current submitted project and/or previous work exceeding 10MB should be included as links to files on sharing websites such as Dropbox, Vimeo, YouTube, etc.

How to apply

To apply, log in here with your username and password. Once you log in, you will be directed to the applications page. In case you don't have an existing account, create one here.

The applicant will receive a confirmation email once the online application has been received. Applicants are advised to follow up on the full completion and delivery of the requested material, as AFAC will not contact applicants if any part of their application is incomplete.

The deadline for submitting proposals is 14 May.

Note:

• The AFAC grant beneficiaries will be announced and published on its official website and Facebook page after the jury meetings conclude.
• An automatic email will be sent to applicants whose projects were not selected.

View the original call here.