Project funding
Afghanistan Cultural Fund – Music
The Afghanistan Cultural Fund supports projects by artists and cultural practitioners from Afghanistan. We see artists not only as agents of tradition but also as agents of change, promoting social unity and progress. In music, our support spans a wide range of projects, from traditional tunes to contemporary compositions.
Conditions of Funding
We offer funding for Afghan artists, ensembles, organisations, and initiatives within the diaspora and exile communities.
This support is aimed at Afghan artists who are at least 18 years old. Newcomers are also encouraged to apply.
This funding allows them to undertake projects both inside and outside of Afghanistan. Both individuals and groups are eligible, with a special emphasis on female artists.
This support is aimed at Afghan artists who are at least 18 years old. Newcomers are also encouraged to apply.
This funding allows them to undertake projects both inside and outside of Afghanistan. Both individuals and groups are eligible, with a special emphasis on female artists.
Our support spans a wide range of projects, from traditional tunes to contemporary compositions. This includes music production, composition, score writing, educational opportunities, the exploration of musical traditions, the preservation of musical archives, and more.
- Being of Afghan descent and of legal age
- Quality of the project proposal and idea
- Relevance of the projects to Afghan culture and art
- Balanced project partnership and artistic collaboration
- Feasibility of the project
- Innovative design and originality
- Project duration should not exceed five months
- Applications to the Afghanistan Cultural Fund must be submitted online in English
- Project description
- Financial plan
Webinars will be offered throughout the application period in English, German, Pashto, and Dari. The dates will be announced soon.
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Next application deadline
The deadline for projects starting in 2024 is August 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM (CET). Applications can be submitted starting July 1, 2024.
The jury's decision will be announced in mid-November.
The jury's decision will be announced in mid-November.
FAQ
Yes, projects spanning multiple locations are welcome and should be clearly mentioned in the application.
Yes, digital projects can also apply.
Commercial projects and ongoing operational costs are not eligible for funding. Funding for projects in North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Syria, Venezuela, and the occupied regions of Ukraine is not possible. Additionally, projects involving individuals subject to U.S. sanctions are also excluded from funding.
You can improve your chances by meeting the basic requirements: active and equitable collaboration across generations, gender sensitivity (including personnel), innovation, originality, relevance to Afghan culture, transparent cost planning, and realistic project implementation.
Yes, the ACF team is well-connected globally and can assist in finding project partners within the Afghan cultural scene.
The total budget for the two calls is €250,000, with a maximum grant of €10,000 per call.
Yes, the ACF encourages smaller projects with lower budgets to support a wide range of initiatives.
Applicants should follow the laws of the country in which they reside in carrying out their projects. If your project spans multiple countries, please make sure to comply with the relevant laws in each location.
