The Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) has initiated its inaugural call for proposals, marking a significant milestone for arts and culture in the region.
Established to bolster the artistic landscape throughout the Caribbean, the CCF pledges regular grants and programs to propel creative endeavors forward.
Fostering social and cultural justice
With a focus on advancing social and cultural justice while nurturing intercultural dialogue, the CCF aims to provide backing to a diverse array of artistic ventures.
From visual arts to performing arts, festival arts to film, and even spanning interdisciplinary art forms, architecture, and design, the fund seeks to encompass a broad spectrum of creative expressions.
Window for applications
Prospective applicants have a window from April 1 to April 30, 2024, to submit their proposals.
The initial batch of eligible countries includes Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti, with plans underway to broaden the scope in future calls.
A total of US$250,000 will be disbursed during this maiden round of grants.
Chair’s vision
Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Chair of the CCF Steering Committee, expressed enthusiasm regarding the launch of the fund’s first call for proposals.
She emphasized its significance, heralding it as a pivotal moment for the arts within the region. Pierre-Louis conveyed the committee’s eagerness to provide a platform for creative minds across the Caribbean, enabling their talents to flourish and transcend borders.
Anticipation looms large for the innovative and transformative projects that will emerge as a result of this endeavor.
Diverse funding themes
The inaugural call for proposals features two distinct themes. The first theme, “Art for Social Change and Civic Engagement,” will see the distribution of ten grants, each amounting to US$10,000.
The second theme, “Caribbean Collaboration,” will allocate six grants, each totaling US$25,000.
Inclusivity and transformation
Both themes welcome submissions from individual artists, collectives, and arts organizations operating within the eligible countries.
These grants underscore the fund’s dedication to fostering a dynamic cultural ecosystem that embraces inclusivity and drives transformation.
Selection criteria
The selection process will prioritize projects that align with the fund’s core values and criteria. Emphasis will be placed on the quality and feasibility of proposals, as well as the demonstrated capabilities of project leaders.
Through this discerning approach, the CCF aims to support projects poised to make a lasting impact within the Caribbean cultural landscape.
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