Mission
The Arab Fund for Arts & Culture aims at stimulating and supporting artistic creativity and freedom of cultural expression in the Arab World.

Programs 
The Arab Fund for Arts & Culture started its grant-making activities in 2007 with a diverse portfolio of cultural development programs
 
Cultural Production 
Grants are given to support artistic and literary work that employs contemporary artistic sensibilities and addresses Arab common social issues. Support is also granted towards research aimed at improving cultural policies, cultural management and the marketing of culture.  Grants are offered upon an annual public call for proposals.  Applications are evaluated by an independent jury appointed by the Board of Trustees. Funding is available for individuals and organizations based within a specific Arab country or those working across multiple countries.

The Arab Fund for Arts & Culture support projects in the following fields:
Independent Film:
Proposals to develop and produce short and long documentary or feature films are considered.
Performing Arts:
Proposals to produce theatre plays, music programs or albums, and other forms of performing arts are considered.
Visual Arts:
Proposals to produce and organize exhibitions, catalogues and other forms of visual arts projects are considered.
Literature:
Proposals to write and publish literary works such as novels, short story collections, poetry books and diaries are considered.
 

Capacity Building, Training and Research 
Proposals to conduct the following activities considered:
Cultural research projects.
Artist and academic residencies.
Training in artistic and cultural fields.
Multimedia arts libraries and documentation and archiving of cultural work.
 
Regional Events and Collaboration 
Proposals to organize regional cultural events that feature important work, develop the knowledge and skill of artists and writers, promote Arab cities and/or explore new cultural trends are considered. 

Regional Exchange, Tours and Distribution 
Proposals for individual and group cultural exchanges or cultural tours within the Arab region are considered