Applications are open for the Funded AFAC Music Program 2019.  The Music grant supports production, performances, collaborations, album recordings, and festivals. The program provides annual grants ranging from a few thousand U.S. dollars up to a maximum of fifty thousand U.S. dollars. When the grant from AFAC exceeds ten thousand dollars yet only covers a portion of the project’s overall budget. The grantee is to raise 70% of the remaining budget in order to be the grant. In the event that the grantee is unable to procure 70% of the remaining project budget within 90 days of receiving the grant, the latter will be canceled.

In the event that the grantee does not sign the grant contract within 60 days upon receipt thereof. Further, the grant will be canceled. Projects must be within 2 years of signing the contract, during which grantees are expected to submit.  The necessary financial and narrative reports. No grantee will be more than two deadline extensions during the grant period. Further,  such extensions should be justified by the grantee and approved by AFAC. AFAC does not offer mobility grants. Travel costs can be covered by the AFAC grant only when they are part of the implementation of a project.

Benefit

• Music Grant Program provides annual grants ranging from a few thousand U.S. dollars up to a maximum of fifty thousand U.S. dollars.
• The Funded  AFAC grant covers project-related expenses (including artist fees). In the case of institutions, a small percentage of the grant (not exceeding 15%) can be for certain running costs. AFAC and the jury reserve the right to determine whether the proposed running costs items are relevant or not.
•  In the event that the grantee is unable to procure 70% of the remaining project budget. Further,  within 90 days of receiving the grant, the latter will be canceled.
• AFAC does not offer mobility grants.
• Travel costs can be covered by the AFAC grant only when they are part of the implementation of a project.
  AFAC is not to cover the total amount of the requested grant.

Eligibility

• AFAC is open to receive project applications from all Arab individuals working in arts and culture.
• Funded AFAC Music Program also accepts proposals from local, regional and international institutions whose projects are related to Arab culture.
• These include artistic, cultural, social and educational institutions, venues, centers, and organizations, governmental and non-governmental, that are engaging with contemporary Arab arts and culture.