Mimeta is pleased to share an important announcement from our partner, Culture Resource (Al Mawred Al Thaqafy): A call for applications is now open for the eighth round of the Abbara program. This initiative is designed to empower collective cultural work, strengthen the arts and culture sector, and address the shared challenges faced by independent cultural actors across the Arab region.

Abbara 08 offers:

Core funding of €22,000
Training in strategic planning and organizational management
Tailored technical support based on a needs assessment
Networking opportunities with other active organizations in the arts and culture sector

This opportunity is open to:

Independent, non-governmental artistic and cultural initiatives/organizations in the Arab region
Arab artistic and cultural initiatives/organizations in the diaspora whose work serves Arabic artistic and cultural production

Application deadline: 17 July 2025, 16:00 (Beirut time)

For full eligibility criteria and application guidelines, please visit the Abbara program page.

We encourage all eligible organizations and initiatives to apply and take part in this vital effort to build a vibrant, independent cultural sector.