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Help Shape Belize's Cultural Future!
The Belize Culture Fund
Apply Now
Help Shape Belize's Cultural Future!
The Belize Culture Fund
Apply Now
Help Shape Belize's Cultural Future!
The Belize Culture Fund
Apply Now
Help Shape Belize's Cultural Future!
The Belize Culture Fund
Apply Now
Help Shape Belize's Cultural Future!
The Belize Culture Fund
Welcome to the Belize Culture Fund 2.0!
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
Cultural Conservation Grant
Making Museums Vibrant Grant
Children & Youth Arts Education Grant
Dynamic Micro-Grants
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How to apply?
Choose a Funding Priority:
Review the five grant categories and select the one that best fits your project.
Join the Q&A Webinar:
Get advice from NICH Directors on the application process, eligibility, and selection criteria on 13 November 2024
Submit a Project Pitch:
Prepare a short video and/or online form outlining your project concept, impact, and relevance.
Submit Your Application: If selected, complete the full application with detailed project plans and budget.
What are the key dates and deadlines?
Ready to apply?
You can submit your application pitch in either written and/or video format.
In your video pitch, you should answer the questions listed below:
- What is your name/organization?
- What is the project about?
- What grant are you applying for?
- Why are the project objectives?
- What similar projects have you completed in the past, if any?
- What makes you a suitable candidate?
Note: If you choose to submit a video, please ensure to abide by the following recommendations. The video must be between 5 to 8 minutes, no less than 480p in resolution and recorded in an environment in which the speaker is clearly visible and audible.
Previous Culture Fund Projects
Have more questions?
Email us at: culturefund@nichbelize.org