The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, in partnership with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe, has awarded grants totaling USD $62,589 to eight innovative projects across the country’s arts and culture sector. The grants, ranging between USD $4,000 and USD $10,000 are part of the ongoing CreativeACTIONs2 initiative, which aims to empower creatives in Zimbabwe’s ten provinces.
The newly funded projects highlight a broad spectrum of creativity and social impact such as Inclusive Literature through developing an anthology of poems by visually impaired Zimbabwean artists and publishing in Braille to enhance literacy and accessibility. Secondly is a Climate and Conservation project producing a documentary that examines the intersection of human-wildlife conflict, human settlement and climate change. Thirdly is a Disability Empowerment in Music project offering music training and recording opportunities to people with disabilities (PwDs). All these initiatives align with the Culture Fund’s mission to foster a vibrant creative economy by supporting youth, women and people with disabilities at all stages of their careers, from emerging talents to established artists.
The Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust seeks to expand opportunities and international collaboration through the CreativeACTIONs2 initiative which has funded 82 projects since 2023 totalling USD $1,202,859. The program not only addresses critical capacity gaps but also promotes innovation, advocacy, and the mobility of artists, enabling cultural goods and services to reach broader audiences and access new markets. Additionally, the initiative fosters cultural exchanges between Zimbabwean creatives and artists from other African countries and EU member states.
Further, applications for the 2025 Funding Cycle are open for smaller grants under CreativeACTIONs2. Zimbabwean artists, cultural organisations and individuals are encouraged to apply by the 28th of February 2025. Application forms are available for download from the Culture Fund’s official website. With continued support from the EU and other partners, the Culture Fund is paving the way for a sustainable and inclusive arts and culture sector in Zimbabwe. As the country’s creative economy thrives, these initiatives underscore the importance of innovation, accessibility and collaboration in shaping Zimbabwe’s cultural fabric for future generations. For more information on the CreativeACTIONs2 initiative and application details, visit the Culture Fund website.
