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ABOUT THE GRANTS
The CNCF Grants for the Arts support local artists and groups to create, share, and preserve cultural projects that engage the community.
5 January → March Review (Notifications by 15 May)
15 July → September Review (Notifications by 15 November)
Deadline: September 30th 2025
Individual Artist Practical Endeavour: Production of a piece of Theatre, Dance, Music and Song, Film, Literary, Crafts. Culinary, etc. Award Amount: Maximum CI$3,000 Arts Research: Quality interrogation of one or more aspects of Caymanian folk traditions, cultural arts or humanities discipline, leading to the submission of a publication-worthy paper of no less than 5,000 words. Award Amount: Maximum CI$3,000
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Art Oganizations/Groups Practical Endeavour: Production of a piece of Theatre, Dance, Music and Song, Film, Literary, Crafts, Culinary, etc. Award Amount: Maximum CI$6,000 Arts Research: Quality interrogation of one or more aspects of Caymanian folk traditions, cultural arts or humanities discipline, leading to the submission of a publication-worthy paper of no less than 5,000 words. Award Amount: Maximum CI$6,000
Management's Discretionary Grant As the title suggests, this grant is made, on the recommendation of CNCF Management, to an individual artist or culture animator in need of a small amount of funds to help in starting or completing a project that demonstrates creative vision. To apply for this grant, contact the grants committee, at grants@artscayman.org. Award Amount: Maximum CI$1,000
Over 100+ incredible
grantees and counting!
Applying for a CNCF grant gives you the support to grow your creative practice, share your work with the community, and help preserve Cayman’s cultural heritage. It’s an opportunity to access funding, recognition, and resources that can bring your ideas to life.
Boost Your Creative Practice
Gain the funding you need to explore new ideas and grow as an artist.
Preserve Cayman’s Cultural Heritage
Help keep local traditions alive through your creative projects.
Connect With The
Community
Engage audiences and inspire people across the Cayman Islands.
Access Recognition & Support
Build credibility and open doors to new opportunities.
WHO CAN APPLY
CNCF Grants are open to Cayman-based artists, cultural workers, and community groups who have lived in the Islands for at least 12 months.
✔️ Individuals: artists, craftspeople, cultural workers, educators
✔️ Groups: arts organisations, youth groups, community groups
✔️ Must be resident in Cayman Islands for the past 12 months