The Charitable Arts Foundation Grant
When : Four Application Deadlines yearly
Where : NA
Application Deadline : Four Application Deadlines yearly
Application Fee : None
Stipend : Grants are typically between $3000 - $5000
CAF grants are considered in the following categories: FINE ART, DANCE, THEATRE, MUSIC, FILM, WRITING, CURATING, DESIGN and other related creative fields. Grant applications are evaluated based on need, merit and the long term impact on the cultural landscape of The Bahamas.
You may apply for a grant by submitting an online application. The Foundation receives electronic grant applications through our website only. Please do not send application forms by mail or e-mail. Using a series of prompts, the online grant application form will guide you through the submission process in detail, including uploading supporting documents.
CAF grants are typically in the range of $3,000 to $5000. In exceptional circumstances, higher grant amounts may be considered.
You may submit an application to The Charitable Art Foundation at any time throughout the year.
Applications will be reviewed quarterly. You will be informed about the status of your application according to the following guidelines:
A. If you apply between January 1 - March 1 - you will be informed by March 10th
B. If you apply between March 1 - June 1 - you will be informed by June 10th
C. If you apply between June 1 - September 1 - you will be informed by September 10th
D. If you apply between September 1 - January 1 - you will be informed by January 10th
2. APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
A. Grants are only considered for fine art, dance, theatre, music, film, writing, curating and design.
B. The applicant must be a Bahamian citizen, a person eligible to apply for Bahamian citizenship, a Bahamian Permanent Resident, a Bahamian organization, or an international program or event that can demonstrate meaningful cultural benefit to Bahamians.
C. The grant must be in aid of:
- A creative endeavour within The Bahamas; or
- Tertiary education (and beyond) tuition assistance at an accredited college or university or recognized creative institute.
- Participation in a short academic program or creative workshop in The Bahamas or internationally, that will reap meaningful benefits for the participant and the Bahamas cultural community; or
- An international program in The Bahamas that is expected to bring a significant cultural exposure to a broad spectrum of Bahamian society; or
- An endeavor abroad that showcases Bahamian creative and cultural accomplishments on the world stage.D. When making an individual application previous accomplishments such as exhibitions, published works, performance history or festival participation will be taken into consideration.E. The size of the grant is determined by the specific circumstances of the individual or organization.F. The Foundation does not make grants to pay for past debts, legal fees or personal travel.
D. When making an individual application previous accomplishments such as exhibitions, published works, performance history or festival participation will be taken into consideration.
E. The size of the grant is determined by the specific circumstances of the individual or organization.
F. The Foundation does not make grants to pay for past debts, legal fees or personal travel.