Organizer Information
The Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) is a regional grant-making body dedicated to strengthening cultural ecosystems across the Caribbean. Established to support artists, cultural practitioners, and creative institutions, CCF promotes artistic innovation, mobility, collaboration, and sustainable cultural development. Through structured funding calls and regional partnerships, the Fund aims to enhance intra-Caribbean exchange while reinforcing local cultural infrastructures. CCF prioritizes inclusivity, social impact, knowledge transmission, and long-term institutional growth within the Caribbean cultural landscape.
Title & Description
Call for Proposals 4 — Caribbean Culture Fund
The Caribbean Culture Fund launches its fourth Call for Proposals, inviting eligible cultural organizations and creative entities to submit projects that strengthen artistic production, collaboration, and cultural exchange across the Caribbean region.
This funding opportunity supports initiatives that contribute to artistic development, cultural research, innovation, and community engagement. The program is designed to encourage projects that foster regional cooperation, promote inclusion, and reinforce sustainable cultural practices. Selected proposals will receive financial support to implement projects that align with CCF’s core values of equity, cultural preservation, and ecosystem strengthening.
Projects may include artistic productions, cultural programs, research-based initiatives, collaborative platforms, public engagement formats, or knowledge-sharing activities. The emphasis is on projects that create measurable impact within Caribbean cultural communities while promoting exchange between territories.
Categories
This call is interdisciplinary and open to a wide range of artistic and cultural disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, installation, mixed media)
- Photography
- Film and Audiovisual Practices
- Performing Arts (dance, theatre, performance art)
- Music and Sound
- Literature and Publishing
- Architecture and Design
- Craft and traditional artistic practices
- Multimedia and digital arts
- Cultural heritage initiatives
- Interdisciplinary and hybrid projects
Cross-disciplinary proposals and collaborative initiatives are strongly encouraged.
Eligibility
- Registered cultural organizations, institutions, collectives, or legally recognized creative entities.
- Based in eligible Caribbean countries and territories as defined by CCF.
- Demonstrate proven experience in managing cultural or artistic projects.
- Possess the administrative and operational capacity to implement the proposed initiative.
Priority may be given to projects that demonstrate regional collaboration, inclusion strategies, and long-term sustainability. Individual artists may apply only if legally registered as an organization or entity under local regulations.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected projects will receive financial support from the Caribbean Culture Fund.
- Direct project grant funding (amount specified in official guidelines).
- Institutional visibility within the regional cultural network.
- Strengthened regional partnerships and collaborative opportunities.
- Capacity-building through participation in CCF’s structured program framework.
- Contribution to regional artistic mobility and professional development.
Funding is intended to support project-related costs, which may include production expenses, artist fees, travel, accommodation, materials, documentation, or community engagement activities, depending on the approved proposal.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must prepare and submit:
- Legal registration documentation of the organization.
- Governance or statutory documents (if applicable).
- Tax registration or compliance certificates.
- Identification documents of legal representatives.
- Project proposal outlining objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and timeline.
- Detailed project budget and financial plan.
- CVs or profiles of key project leaders and collaborators.
- Portfolio or documentation of previous relevant work.
- Proof of co-financing (if applicable).
All documentation must comply with the technical specifications outlined in the official call guidelines.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
- Notification of Results: 20 April 206
- Project Implementation Period: June – November 2026
Location
Haiti
Additional Details
Successful proposals must demonstrate:
- Commitment to social inclusion and equitable participation.
- Cultural sustainability and long-term community impact.
- Clear regional relevance and contribution to Caribbean artistic ecosystems.
- Transparency in financial planning and implementation strategy.
Projects that are exclusively commercial, discriminatory, or contrary to the Fund’s ethical standards will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to review all guidelines carefully before submission to ensure eligibility and compliance with funding requirements.