Caribbean Culture Fund Announces $250,000 in Funding Opportunities for Proposals

The Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) has launched its first call for proposals to support arts and culture across the Caribbean region. The CCF aims to promote social and cultural justice, as well as foster intercultural dialogue through a variety of artistic endeavors including visual arts, performing arts, festival arts, film, interdisciplinary art forms, architecture, and design. The fund will distribute a total of US$250,000 in grants in this first round, with applications accepted between April 1 to April 30, 2024. Eligible countries for this round include Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti, with plans to expand the reach in future calls.

The CCF’s first call for proposals includes two themes: “Art for Social Change and Civic Engagement” and “Caribbean Collaboration”. Ten grants of US$10,000 each will be awarded to projects under the social change and civic engagement theme, while six grants of US$25,000 each will go to projects focusing on Caribbean collaboration. These grants are open to individual artists, collectives, and arts organizations in the eligible countries, with the goal of nurturing a vibrant cultural ecosystem that is inclusive and transformative. The selection process will prioritize projects that align with the fund’s values and criteria, demonstrate quality and feasibility, and showcase the proven abilities of project leaders.

Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Chair of the CCF Steering Committee, expressed excitement about the launch of the fund’s first call for proposals, calling it a pivotal moment for the arts in the Caribbean region. She highlighted the opportunity for creative minds across the Caribbean to flourish and transcend borders through this initiative. The CCF anticipates innovative and transformative projects to emerge from this endeavour, supporting the development of a dynamic and inclusive arts and culture sector in the region.

Interested parties can find more information about the CCF’s grant opportunities and submit proposals by visiting www.caribbeanculturefund.org or contacting grants@caribbeanculturefund.org. The fund’s focus on promoting social and cultural justice, fostering intercultural dialogue, and supporting a wide range of artistic endeavors reflects its commitment to nurturing a vibrant cultural ecosystem in the Caribbean. With plans to expand its reach in future calls, the CCF aims to provide ongoing support to artists, collectives, and arts organizations across the region, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

The CCF’s inaugural call for proposals represents an important step towards empowering and showcasing the talents of Caribbean artists and promoting cultural exchange and understanding in the region. By providing financial support and resources to creative projects that align with the fund’s values and criteria, the CCF aims to contribute to the growth and development of the arts sector in the Caribbean, fostering a dynamic and inclusive cultural landscape that celebrates diversity and creativity.