Al Mawred Al Thaqafy Award for Cultural Projects in the Arab World

Al Mawred Al Thaqafy (Culture Resource) announces an open call for projects that aim to develop or change cultural policies on the local or regional levels in the Arab region. Al Mawred is non-profit organization operating since 2003 , it has secured funding for many cultural initiatives and organized many festivals around the Arab world. To participate in the competition, applicants' proposed project’s timeline must not exceed one year and must be within the following themes: freedom of expression and cultural rights, laws and legislations related to the field of arts and culture, accessibility of culture to wider audiences in Arab countries, and civil society and professional organization of artists and cultural groups. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, research and studies, forums, training workshops ..etc.

Grants of up to 7000USD are awarded to each project selected. Projects are chosen by an independent jury of cultural policy experts from the Arab region.