Open call: CreativeACTIONs 2024 grants in Zimbabwe

The project is open for grants between $11 000 and $60 000 and is the second call under the Lot 1 (Larger Grants). Lot 2 (Smaller Grants) for amounts between $1 000 and $10 000 is always open.

Who can apply

Individual creatives and creative organisations, with women, persons with disabilities and youth strongly encouraged to apply.

Geographical coverage: The projects are to be implemented anywhere in Zimbabwe. Creatives from all 10 provinces in Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Where to access the Application Forms?

• Lot 1 – Bigger Grants. Download the application form here.
• Lot 2 – Smaller Grants. Download the application form here.
• Budget template. Download the budget template here.
• Alternatively, all these documents can be accessed upon request via email at info@culturefund.co.zw.

How to submit

• All application documents should be submitted via email at info@culturefund.co.zw before 22 May. 

Through the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, the European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe has committed €2 060 500 over 36 months to the CreativeACTIONs 2. The project was launched in February 2023 and focuses on nurturing and empowering Zimbabwean artists and cultural practitioners across a spectrum of disciplines, encompassing music, dance, theatre, literary arts, fashion and many more.

Since 2023, the CreativeACTIONs has supported 55 projects including festivals, awards, shows, capacity building initiatives, disability inclusion, music, theatre and documentation of cultural practices, among others. These projects are being implemented in various parts of the country. 

View the original call by downloading the PDF document below.