IDB Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean will receive applications for financing until February 24, 2012
The Cultural Center of the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) has extended the deadline for submission of small-scale cultural projects aimed at civil society institutions and organizations.
Applications must be submitted by February 24, 2012, to the IDB offices in the 26 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. For information on the call for proposals, visit “ Cultural Development Program for Civil Society ”.
Interested organizations must present proposals that demonstrate promotion of cultural heritage and artistic development while contributing to community engagement and stewardship. The IDB will provide financing of $3,000 up to $7,000 for the selected projects.
Projects will be evaluated for their viability, educational scope, effective use of resources, ability to mobilize additional financial resources and the long-term impact on the community.
Cultural Development Program of the IDB Cultural Center
The Cultural Development Program funds small cultural projects with social impact in the IDB’s 26 member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Since 1994, the program has co-financed more than 500 cultural projects benefiting more than 60,000 people in all of the Bank´s member countries.
The IDB and the Civil Society
Civil society is a key partner in the IDB’s development work in the region. The Bank particularly values the contributions of civic organizations that provide technical expertise, execute projects, advocate for vulnerable communities and promote transparency in development.
The IDB works with civil society organizations to help develop the social and economic potential of the creative sector in the region through various programs supported by its Cultural Center.