National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity
Capacity Development
Capacity Development Grant aims to support the professional development of creatives through upskilling to foster talent and hone their craft.
The Capacity Development Grant aims to support the professional development of creatives through upskilling to foster talent and hone their craft. This grant will cover the fees for short-term certified courses, professional diplomas, mentorship programs, residencies, internships, apprenticeships, or workshops and seminars from accredited and well recognized institutions or universities within the CCI sector. The Ministry of Culture will disperse grants of up to AED 50,000 each to creative individuals in the Capacity-Development category for professional growth opportunities and specialized training.
Grant Utilization:
The grant can cover fees for short-term professional programs, such as certified courses and professional diplomas, residencies and apprenticeships, as well as, seminars that will support the professional development of the creative.
Requirements
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The learning opportunity is from a recognized and accredited academic institution or arts organization
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The learning opportunity portrays academic excellence and quality and is unique to the UAE CCI sector academic opportunities
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The learning opportunity will strongly contribute to the applicant’s development and help grow applicant’s career
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Applicant’s background demonstrates an active contribution to the UAE cultural and creative industries scene
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Applicant must have a strong portfolio/CV and successful track record that demonstrates artistic excellence
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Applicant has received the required acceptance letters required to confirm participation
How to apply:
Applicants should provide a program overview, details of the institution/university and proof of acceptance into the program (mentorship, residency, internship, workshop, or seminar) along with program costs.
Additional documents required:
- Program overview
- Proof of Acceptance into academic program or opportunity
- Proof of costs of program