The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture - AFAC, founded in 2007 by Arab cultural activists, supports artists, writers, researchers, intellectuals, and organizations from the Arab region in the fields of arts and culture. With programs spanning cinema, photography, visual and performing arts, writing, music, documentary filmmaking, research, trainings, and cultural events, AFAC champions the cultural production and creative expression of the Arab world.
The Music Grant from AFAC focuses on enhancing the production, performance, collaboration, album recording, and festival organization within the music sector. It offers annual financial assistance, with grants ranging between a few thousand to $25,000 for individuals and teams, and up to $35,000 for institutions and collectives. Grants over $10,000 require recipients to secure 70% of their project's remaining budget to ensure funding, with a 90-day period to achieve this goal. Moreover, AFAC specifies that for ongoing projects, it will only fund expenses incurred after the grant agreement is signed, ensuring support is targeted toward future activities and project completion.