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Arab Fund for Arts
and Culture (AFAC)
Objective
AFAC envisions a thriving Arab art and cultural scene that is confident in its expression, open
to dialogue, accessible to all, and sustained locally by committed patrons. AFAC will play a
leading role in achieving this vision and serve as a catalyst for homegrown philanthropic initiatives
across the Arab world, by listening to and engaging with artists and cultural practitioners,
analyzing and assessing their needs, facilitating cooperation and exchange, identifying and
educating patrons on the social impact of arts and culture, advising stakeholders on necessary
interventions, and supporting projects with direct independent funding. Two fundamental principles
guiding AFAC’s operations are transparency in the grant giving process and independence
through a diversity of funding sources.
Funding Amount
The funding amount is up to 50.000 USD.
Special
Applicants who received development funding from AFAC can apply for production/postproduction if
all payments and administration for the development file are completed.
The fund is initiated by
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, an independent Arab initiative established in 2007.
AFAC funds individuals and organizations in the fields of cinema, performing arts, literature,
music and visual arts, while facilitating cultural exchange and cooperation across the Arab world
and globally.
Conditions
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If the grant from AFAC exceeds ten thousand dollars, but only covers part of the project’s
overall budget, the grantee must raise 70% of the remaining budget in order to be awarded
the grant. In the event that the grantee is unable to procure 70% of the project budget within
90 days of receiving the grant, the latter will be canceled.
In case the grantee does not sign the grant contract within 60 days upon receipt thereof, the
grant will be canceled.
No grantee will be awarded more than two deadline extensions during the grant period; such
extensions should be justified and approved by AFAC.
information and contact
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture – AFAC
Gardenia Bldg., 5th Floor, Sourati St., Hamra
P.O.Box 13-5290 Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: +961.1.747.761, Fax: +961.1.747.762
Contact: Rima Mismar – Email: rima.mismar@arabculturefund.org - www.arabculturefund.org