Frequently Asked Questions

● What is the deadline for submitting the grant application?

○ The deadline for submitting your application is 7th February 2025.

● What are the eligibility criteria for applying for the grant?

○ Applicants must live and work in Kenya.

○ Applicants must be in the performing or creative arts industry in Kenya.

○ Projects should portray evidence and themes that speak to African cultures and/or history.

○ Applicants must have pre-ideated projects that are in the execution phase.

○ Works performed must be original.

● What types of projects are eligible for funding under this grant?

○ Projects eligible for funding are from the following value chains:

Theatre, Spoken work, poetry, storytelling, comedy, live music (vocal artists, instrumental, deejaying), puppetry/pantomime, dance, multimedia and transdisciplinary arts

● What is the maximum funding amount that can be expected from the grant?

○ Financial support up to 1,000,000 KE.

● In what currency will the grant be distributed?

○ The grant funds will be disbursed to successful applicants in Kenya Shillings.

○ Successful applicants will be required to open or hold dedicated KShs bank account for the funds.

● Will the funds be allocated in one go?

○ No, the funds will be disbursed in instalments according to the workplan. 20% upon completion of the project and submission of a financial and narrative report at the end.

● Are there any specific reporting requirements after receiving the grant?

○ Yes, successful applicants will be required to submit a mid-grant report a final financial and narrative report before disbursement of the final 20%.

○ Templates and reporting guidelines will be provided to guide successful applicants on how to create reports.

○ Give the project partners access to the full complement of financial information, transaction data, supporting documents for control and audit purposes.

● Can the grant funds be used for multiple phases of the project or only specific aspects?

○ The grant funds can be used for all activities that involve production and execution (touring) of the project as per your workplan.

● Are there any restrictions on the use of grant funds for certain expenses or activities?

○ Funds are restricted to production and touring expenses.

● Is there a specific timeframe within which the project needs to be completed?

○ This project is set for execution between April and September 2025.

○ A project workplan is required to be uploaded in the application.

● Can grant funds be used for international collaborations?

○ Grant funds are restricted to projects that are of African origin and created by Kenyan nationals.

● Is it possible to put in more than one application?

○ No. Only one application per applicant.

● Budget template

○ Please do not work directly on the linked template. Instead download the template, complete it offline and then upload the completed version onto your application form.

○ If you continue to have challenges accessing the templates, please email our team on culture2@afkenya.org

● Does my project have to be completed within the indicated timeline?

○ Yes. All project activities funded by the grant must be completed between April and September 2024.

● Does this grant allow for co-financing?

○ Yes, you may combine the grant with other funding sources. For accountability and reporting purposes, the grant funds will have to be held in a separate dedicated bank account.

● What is the format of the pitch process?

○ Applicants can bring any relevant team member to present the project to the selection panel. The pitch session will be held online.