Deadline: 22 March 2018
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture’s Silk Road Cultural Initiative (SRCI) is currently accepting proposals for its Arts Grants with an aim to support civil society organisations and individuals who are engaged in the production, promotion, conservation and dissemination of Afghanistan’s intangible cultural heritage.
The programme will support initiatives that:
- Enable, enhance and strengthen diverse cultural values encouraging peaceful dialogue
- Contribute to the cultural growth of Afghanistan
- Support and improve creative industries
Grant Information
- Grants will range between $1,000 and $7,000.
- Applications who foresee projects exceeding $7,000 are encouraged to get in touch with the SRCI staff with an Expression of Interest.
Eligibility Criteria
- The SRCI Arts Grants support both traditional and contemporary forms of cultural production.
- They are inclusive and open to all non- governmental organisations, individuals, members of civil society and young cultural practitioners are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Organisations, individuals, festivals, artists, youth and women are all encouraged to apply for the Grant.
- At least one person on the team has to be 17 years of age or older.
- Anyone applying as an individual must be 17 years or older.
- Applicants should have filled the Survey of Cultural Organisations in Afghanistan to be eligible for this grant.
Eligible Projects
Projects funded by the Silk Road Cultural Initiative may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Works of Art
- Festivals
- Performance
- Exhibitions
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application forms via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Afghanistan
For more information, please visit SRCI Arts Grants.