Applications open for Charitable Arts Foundation Grant in Bahamas

CAF grants are considered in the following categories: fine art, dance, theatre, music, film, writing, curating, design and other related creative fields. Grant applications are evaluated based on need, merit and the long term impact on the cultural landscape of The Bahamas.

Funding Information

• CAF grants are typically in the range of $1,000 to $3,000.  In exceptional circumstances, higher grant amounts may be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a Bahamian citizen, a person eligible to apply for Bahamian citizenship, a Bahamian Permanent Resident, a Bahamian organization, or an international program or event that can demonstrate meaningful cultural benefit to Bahamians.
• The grant must be in aid of:
  • A creative endeavour within The Bahamas; or
  • Tertiary education (and beyond) tuition assistance at an accredited college or university or recognized creative institute.
  • Participation in a short academic program or creative workshop in The Bahamas or internationally, that will reap meaningful benefits for the participant and the Bahamas cultural community;
  • An international program in The Bahamas that is expected to bring a significant cultural exposure to a broad spectrum of Bahamian society;
  • An endeavor abroad that showcases Bahamian creative and cultural accomplishments on the world stage.
• ​When making an individual application previous accomplishments such as exhibitions, published works, performance history or festival participation will be taken into consideration.
• The size of the grant is determined by the specific circumstances of the individual or organization.
• The Foundation does not make grants to pay for past debts, legal fees or personal travel.
• College/university tuition grants are usually considered only for students entering their junior year at college (i.e. year three in a four-year programme). Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances or of if the degree in question is a 2-year only program. Bahamian students are strongly encouraged to consider completing basic first- and second-year required courses at the University of the Bahamas (UB), whose credits are usually transferable to US and Canadian institutions.
• H. A consistent GPA score that demonstrates strong work ethic and high achievement is required to be considered for a tuition grant.

Applications Requirements

• Requirements for consideration are:
  • A completed online application form;
  • A Grant Proposal per the guidelines in section 4;
  • If you are applying as an individual, you must submit a current curriculum vita/resume. For fine-artists, film-makers or designers this may include artist’s bio and exhibitions list, a listing of your professional experience and/or performances or exhibitions record, grants, awards, residencies and other professional activities, including dates and locations. Please be sure to include your name on this document. Please use the following format for the file name: LastNameFirstNameCV.pdf;
  • If you are applying for an academic grant, please include a letter of acceptance from the University or College or Program; and
  • If you are applying for a fine-art project or you think it will assist your application, you may upload up to 5 images. The Foundation will accept only images of work completed within the past 10 years. Each image must be formatted as a JPG and must be 2 MB or smaller. Each image must use the following format for the file name: YourLastName_YourFirstName_ImageNo.jpg (see below to further explain).
  • Image Identification List – This list must include your name, the image number corresponding to the digital file, the year the work was executed, title, dimensions and medium used for each image. (For example, Smith John, image1, 2010, Abstraction, 20 x 30 inches, oil on canvas.)

For more information, visit CAF.