Fueling Creativity

The Caribbean Culture Fund provides grants and funding opportunities to support artists, cultural practitioners, and organizations across the region. Our programs are designed to fuel creativity, preserve traditions, and build sustainable cultural industries. By investing in people and projects, we help ensure Caribbean culture continues to thrive at home and on the global stage.

Upcoming Events

22. Aug 22. Aug 31. Aug. 2025 Barbados

CARIFESTA XV, set for August 22–31, 2025 in Barbados, will unite the region in a 10-day celebration of Caribbean creativity under the theme “Caribbean Roots… Global Excellence.”

CARIFESTA XV, set for August 22–31, 2025 in Barbados, will unite the region in a 10-day celebration of Caribbean creativity under the theme “Caribbean Roots… Global Excellence.”

Application Criteria

To apply, applicants must:

    • Be a Caribbean-based artist, cultural practitioner, collective, organization, institution, or creative enterprise.
    • Projects must be rooted in Caribbean arts, heritage, or cultural expressions – all artistic disciplines are welcome.
    • Demonstrate cultural relevance, potential impact, and capacity to deliver.
    • Uphold CCF values: social commitment, inclusion, sustainability, and cultural transmission or preservation.
    • Provide required documentation (ID, registration if applicable, budget, timeline; exceptions for stateless people and their collectives).
    • Be able to sign a grant agreement and receive funds in a bank account in your name.

Note: Each call may have additional or specific eligibility criteria published on our website.

Steps to Apply

Review Open Calls + -

Visit our Available Calls section to choose a relevant funding opportunity.

Prepare Your Application + -

Gather required documents: project proposal, budget, timeline, and portfolio (if applicable).

Submit Online + -

All applications must be submitted through our online portal.

Evaluation + -

Applications are reviewed by an independent panel of experts.

Notification + -

Successful applicants will be contacted within 6-8 weeks.

Resources

Caribbean Culture Fund Grant Writing Workshop

Caribbean Culture Fund Submittable Technical Review
CCF Proposal Writing Workshop with Dr Marielle Barrow Maignan

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