Entries open for International Mobility Support Program (UAE)

Focus Areas

• Performing Arts: Supporting live performances, including theatre, dance, and music, with financial backing on production costs, artist fees, and audience engagement activities.
• Media Arts: Fostering creativity at the intersection of technology and art, supporting film, video, virtual reality, and digital installations with funding for production, equipment, and distribution.
• Literary Arts: Backing writers, poets, and literary projects, from novels to poetry collections, with support for writing residencies, book launches, and literary events.
• Visual Arts: Empowering traditional and contemporary visual artists, including painters and sculptors, by funding materials, exhibition spaces, and community engagement efforts.
• UAE Heritage: Celebrating the UAE’s rich heritage with support for heritage festivals, preservation projects, and educational initiatives.

Funding Information

• Grants amount generally range from 5,000 to 50,000 AED.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individual Artists: Emerging and established artists across all disciplines.
• Arts Organisations and Institutions: Registered arts organisations and cultural institutions.
• Collaborative Projects: Collaborations between artists, organisations, and community groups.
• Compliance with Local Regulations: All applicants must comply with local laws and regulations governing the arts and culture sector.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Activities that are already underway.
• Projects where artist(s) fees are not appropriate.
• Projects which do not demonstrate significant benefit to the UAE national community.
• Purchase of a business, building or vehicle.
• Applicants who have failed to fulfil the obligations of a previous grant from ADMAF.
• Recurrent funding for organisations.
• Operational/Administrative activities.
• Commercial activities.

Evaluation Criteria

• The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications for the grant:
  • Project feasibility: The project must be feasible and achievable within the timeframe and budget.
  • Project impact: The project must have a positive impact on the community or the environment.
  • Project innovation: The project must be innovative and creative.
  • Project sustainability: The project must be sustainable and have a lasting impact.
  • Project management: The applicant must have a strong track record of project management.
  • Applicant qualifications: The applicant must have the skills and experience necessary to carry out the project.

Application Requirements

• The applicant must fill out a budget plan and schedule plan as part of the application process. This information will be used to evaluate the application and to determine the amount of funding that is awarded.
• A contract will be signed by both parties to ensure that all terms and conditions are agreed upon.
• In case of accepted funds, a detailed report must be submitted to ADMAF to verify the expenses of the grant. In case of any irregularities, the amount must be reimbursed in full.
• The winner must commit to participating in at least one ADMAF initiative to share the knowledge and skills they gained through the grant. This could include giving a presentation, attending a workshop, or mentoring other grantees.
• The winner must commit to joining the Admaf Alumni network.

For more information, visit ADMAF.