According to a statement sent to VerAngola, the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF), in partnership with the Goethe-Institut, extend an invitation to organizations that "operate in the cultural and creative industries sector in Southern Africa, to apply for the grants from the Sound Connects Fund (SCF)".
Among the countries eligible to apply is Angola. The list also includes Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
"The second call for this grant is now open and ends on April 15, 2022", the note adds.
The statement explains that this fund, "made possible with funding from the ACP-EU Culture Programme", aims to "accelerate development in Southern Africa, while enhancing the skills of professionals in the region".
The note also mentions that in order to make it easier for Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Angola, "the fund also accepts applications in Portuguese for this call", and the forms can be downloaded from the Sound Connects Fund website. ".
Those interested in applying should consult the Sound Connects Fund website for more information about the fund and the application process.