Call for applications: Wasanii Waomoke Fund in Kenya

The fund aims to develop the arts and cultural sector by supporting knowledge transfer, capacity building and networking programmes. EUNIC will award 10 applicants with up to Ksh150 000 (about $1 400) each. 

Eligibility

The projects that are eligible for this fund include:

• Creation of innovative/experimental works of art across any discipline.
• Virtual programming facilitating knowledge transfer, exchanges and capacity building.
• Programmes that leverage digital technology and platforms to engage with audiences.
• Completion of an ongoing work/project.

Requirements

• Applicants must be creatives living and working in Kenya.
• Applicants must be over 18 years.
• The artworks/projects must not infringe the copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or other personal or proprietary rights of any person or entity.

Selection criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on:

• Creativity.
• Originality.
• Feasibility.
• Knowledge generation.
• Audience building.

Note:

• The grant shall not be used for venue hire (strictly salaries or supplies).
• Grantees will agree to EUNIC Kenya members using their name and image in promotional activities related to the project in all media, including print and digital, without any compensation.
• Grantees will consent to have their works/projects showcased to the public through virtual or physical platforms and reproduced in print or digital forms for showcasing, documentation, educational and promotional purposes.
• Grantees will acknowledge EUNIC Kenya support by featuring the EUNIC Kenya logo on the final work/project – in both print and digital mediums.
• Grantees will participate in discussions to present their projects and share best practices and lessons learnt.
• Grantees will submit a narrative report with project evaluation at the end of their project.
• EUNIC Kenya supports the efforts of creatives and their partners and shall not ask for exclusive funding rights.
• EUNIC Kenya reserves the right to modify the terms and the criteria of the call should it be judged necessary.

How to apply

Interested individuals should download and complete the application form here before emailing it to info@eunickenya.org.

The application deadline is 31 March EAT.

Other important dates:

• 30 April – Announcement of successful applicants.
• 10 May –  Disbursement of funds.
• 31 October – Submission of reports and evaluations.

About EUNIC Kenya

The European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) was established in 2006 to improve and promote cultural diversity and strengthen international dialogue and cooperation with countries outside of the EU. EUNIC Kenya aims to foster cultural exchanges and cooperation between Europe and Kenya, support the development of skills in the arts and culture sector within Kenya and connect the Kenyan arts and culture sector with Europe. Its membership includes Alliance Française Nairobi and Mombasa, the British Council, Goethe-Institut Kenya, and the embassies of Austria, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.