Welcome to the Belize Culture Fund 3.0!
The Belize Culture Fund (BCF) is a small-grants programme administered by the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) under the Ministry of Education, Culture Science, and Technology.
The BCF will fund 4 projects for up to $5,000 and 5 projects for up to $2,000 each to support Belize’s cultural heritage and creative growth. Explore our funding opportunities below, designed to support community-driven projects and solutions that strengthen Belize’s cultural landscape.
What grants are available?
Safeguarding Living Heritage Grant
Up to $5,000 for transmitting Belize’s living heritage to future generations.
We seek to fund one project for up to $5,000.00 aiming to carry out workshops, mentorships, or an after-school programmes whose objectives aim to transmit Belize's living heritage to future generations, especially young Belizeans.
Digital Archaeology Grant
Up to $5,000 for initiatives that utilize digital technology in protecting and preserving Belize’s cultural and archaeological sites.
We are looking for innovative technology projects to help in the promotion of Belize's archaeological sites and artefacts. We will fund one Belizean-led project up to $5,000.00, prioritizing positive community impact and student impact.
Making Museums Vibrant Grant
Up to $5,000 for enriching the visitor experience and expanding the role of museums.
We are offering up to $5,000 in funding for initiatives that enhance the museum experience through conservation, marketing, digitization, small infrastructural upgrades, and now, the development of curatorial research and exhibition design.
Digital Creative Arts Grant
Up to $5,000 for artistic development and upward mobility projects.
Digital creative arts use technology to create, share, and promote original artistic works that celebrate Belize’s culture and creativity. We seek to fund a single project, with a maximum grant amount of $5,000, that demonstrates innovation, artistic excellence, and meaningful Belizean cultural storytelling through digital media. Applicants must submit a concept note or creative treatment outlining the project's creative vision, format, and intended outcomes.
Dynamic Micro-Grants
Up to $2,000 to support existing cultural programs and projects across Belize.
We aim to fund five (5) projects of up to $2,000.00 in any area not listed as an institute priority in this round of applications. This micro-grant is expected to assist with existing programs or projects with co-funding.
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Help us Shape Belize's Cultural Future
Increasing Reggie's Herbal Production
Digital Archaeology in Benque
Drum and Shaka-making workshop in Dangriga
Cultural Mural in San Antonio, Cayo
Ancestral Veneration Workshop in Unitedville Village
Art in the Park in Punta Gorda
Afterschool Art Classes in Roaring Creek
Urban Sketching in Orange Walk
Drum and Shaka-making workshop in Dangriga
Kungo Bram in Belize City
Shaka-making WWorkshop in Dangriga
Urban Sketching in Belize City
How to apply?
Choose a Funding Priority:
Review the five grant categories and select the one that best fits your project.
Review BCF Guide:
Review the Belize Culture Fund Application Guide.
Submit Your Application: Complete the full application with detailed project plan, budget, and video.
What are the key dates and deadlines?
Ready to apply?
Previous Culture Fund Projects
The Urban Sketching traveling workshop concluded on August 24, 2024, followed by the Watercolour Art book launch and tour in September.
Gloria Cruz led a Summer Program and Afterschool Art classes in Roaring Creek Village, using the funds to purchase equipment and supplies.
This project led to an Ancestral Veneration Workshop, bringing together traditional medicine practitioners to honor ancestors who contributed to traditional medicine.
Inspire Academy, an ongoing initiative by David Smith, is supported by the BCF to create an innovative space for his art animation school.
In July 2024, Wilford Felix led a Kungo Bram workshop where students learned the Kungo Bram drumming technique.
Photogrammetry workshops were held at Mopan Technical High School and Lower Dover, with the final session scheduled for October 2024 in San Lazaro.
In May 2024, the school held two "Art in the Park" events for primary and high school students, sparking interest in the arts among students and families.
Pablo Cambranes collaborated with youths and stakeholders to create a mural in San Antonio, Cayo, celebrating Belize’s history and culture.
Reggie’s Herbal and Tea House, led by Reginal Hamilton, is an ongoing venture. The funding supported equipment purchases to scale his herbal production.
The drum and shaka-making workshop, involving over 50 children and youths, concluded on August 2, 2024.
