Applications Are Open From the 25th of February till the 30th of April - Click to Apply
The Arts & Literature Grant aims to raise awareness of the value of artistic culture and creative writing. This program aims to support the development of a reading and research culture, as well as the enrichment and dissemination of Arabic literary and artistic content across all print and digital platforms.
As a result, the program's goal is to invest in cultural talents, create literary and artistic spaces, and support the preservation and protection of national cultural heritage.
Performing arts are an important means of expressing people’s lives and realities, and they include: (Theatrical arts, Music, and Dance). In this sector the Foundation seeks to support projects/shows aimed at disseminating culture and arts for all that results in boosting the performing arts scene.
In this category, Grants are given to activities/performances that that fall within:
- Capacity building workshops in theater
- Capacity building workshops in music
- Capacity building workshops in expressive arts and rhythmic movement.
*AHSF does not support the production of plays or the production of Music albums.
*All performance content must be readily available at the time of applying for the grant as the content will be checked before approval.
Videos, Films, Animations and Motion graphics are the modern means of knowledge sharing and are the essential tools for representations of content which can show impact and target a large audience.
The main aim of this grant section is the empowerment of educational/ edutainment productions in the fields of:
- Non-traditional educational animations
- Post-production of films covering the local scene in terms of cultural and social issues
- Documentation of cultural scenes, activities, and cultural influences outside archaeological heritage sites.
*AHSF does not support any projects that have any Religious or politically focused activities.
- Festivals and Cultural Activities
From music to portrayals of art or dance, festivals bring people together and allow them to collaborate and work together, share knowledge and skills and promote cultural diversity.
This category allows the promotion of collaborations between artists at a local/national level and at a regional level (Arab world), eligible Projects:
- Cultural activities and art festivals promote collaboration among artists.
*AHSF does not support personal exhibitions for artists, neither does it support any festivals or activities with a commercial characteristic.
Our Cultural Heritage is our identity; it is what differentiates us from others. Therefore, the main aim of this category is to support efforts that maintain our culture, which in turn means maintaining our identity.
The focus of the projects should be on preserving the cultural national heritage by documenting it and/or teaching it through:
- Documentation of cultural national heritage.
- Trainings and workshops involving the preservation of national culture.
- Storytelling/ Hakawati art.
*National heritage documentation programs do not include research projects, publications, nor the documentation of tourist and cultural sites, and sites of archaeological heritage. It is limited to projects documenting heritage stories, customs and traditions of the regions, artistic and cultural heritage, concluding with demonstrations to the general public.
- Artistic and Literary Spaces
The presence of educational programs, workshops and spaces for children and youth is essential for the development of any society. One main aim is to help in making available resources that would bring benefit and value.
Eligible projects should support the organization of workshops and projects/programs that build capacities in subjects such as:
- Capacity building workshops in creative writing in Arabic
- Capacity building workshops in photography
- Capacity building workshops in Arabic poetry
- Capacity building workshops in wall painting (Murals)
- Capacity building workshops that enhance social interaction and communication with others through art therapy
- Projects and platforms that enrich Arabic content digitally.
*Projects concerned with fine arts and translation projects are not eligible; the development of mobile applications and websites are not eligible; Arabic content provided on the platforms must be accurate, factual and referenced.
- Library Development Support
Libraries are the house of books, the starting point for learning, the sacred space of silence and focus, the only place where reading is the most encouraged activity. Libraries are the headquarters for every educator and student, essential for the growth of a reading research society. AHSF is well known for its library and the support it gives to libraries across Jordan and Palestine, throughout this category we will only keep our commitment to this noble cause.
In this subcategory, the focus of the projects should be on Existing Active Libraries that provide access to a large segment of society, promote reading and seek to create programs that help build a knowledgeable community. Library support can range from:
- Establishing a new inventory or expanding the current inventory of audiobooks or e-books
- Supporting the inventory of specialized books
- Implementing activities in the library within educational and non-traditional educational fields
- Providing various media outlets that encourage reading
- Training workshops aimed at activating the role of the library
*Libraries applying for a grant should be active in educational and edutainment activities or at least showing potential of engaging in such initiatives, they must include free access to a large segment of society and show ability to sustain themselves and the ability to cover operational costs including (salaries, rental costs, insurance costs, and utility bills). Grants are not given to private libraries or libraries that are part of a school or a university, libraries must be public and open to all.
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