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Training and Regional Events
Support for cultural training and regional events
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 4, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports trainings, workshops, residencies, symposiums, forums, and festivals in cultural and artistic fields. It offers up to USD 25,000 for individuals and teams, and up to USD 35,000 for collectives and institutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 4, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training and workshop projects
- Residencies
- Symposiums and forums
- Festivals
- Archive and documentation platforms
Documents Needed
- Project samples or extracts
- Supporting material checklist items for the chosen output type
- Project budget
- CV of the applicant or project leader
- Identification document or passport
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals from Arab countries
- Teams and collectives
- Institutions and organizations
- Artistic and cultural entities from the Arab region
Who is not eligible
- AFAC board members and staff
- Their business partners and family members
- Members of the current year’s reader and jury committees for the category they evaluate
- Applicants with an open AFAC grant
- Recipients of grants in two consecutive years who are still within the following two-year ineligibility period
Eligible expenses
- Project production costs
- Research and development costs
- Materials, space, and equipment rentals
- Artistic and technical fees
- Travel costs tied to project implementation or research
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Completed past activities
- Mobility grants
- Expenses incurred before the agreement is signed
- Applications submitted by regular mail or email
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects may be implemented anywhere
- Non-Arab institutions must work on projects relevant to the Arab region
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the call closes for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are evaluated by an independent readers' committee.
- A jury makes the final selection decision.
- Selected applicants are notified by email and on the program's website and social media.
- Successful applicants must sign a grant agreement and provide narrative and financial reports.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Applicants receive a confirmation email after submission.
- The selection process includes review by readers and a jury.
- Selected projects must sign a grant agreement and provide reports.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Training and Regional Events Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Training and Regional Events. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Training and Regional Events?
This program supports trainings, workshops, residencies, symposiums, forums, and festivals in cultural and artistic fields. It offers up to USD 25,000 for individuals and teams, and up to USD 35,000 for collectives and institutions.
How much funding can be received?
Training and Regional Events Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Training and Regional Events program?
To be eligible for the Training and Regional Events program, you must:
Created by Arab artists
Relevant to the Arab region
Complete supporting material required
What expenses are eligible under Training and Regional Events?
Training and workshop projects
Residencies
Symposiums and forums
Festivals
Archive and documentation platforms
Who can I contact for more information about the Training and Regional Events?
You can contact Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC).
Where is the Training and Regional Events available?
The Training and Regional Events program is available across Canada.
Is the Training and Regional Events a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Training and Regional Events is a Grant and Funding