Are you an artist or SME affected by Covid-19? Apply for this UAE grant

Are you an artist or SME affected by Covid-19? Apply for this UAE grant

The initiative also invites individuals, organisations and patrons who wish to contribute to the programme.. A relief initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development for individuals, small businesses and entrepreneurs in cultural and creative industries to face the challenges caused by Covid-19.�. The National Creative Relief Programme aims to provide financial grants in collaboration with the ministry, members of the Arts and Cultural and Creative Industries Councils and cultural institutions in the country.. The members met virtually in early April to discuss how to unify efforts and offer support to creative individuals and institutions.. Donations can be made through the ministry's website.. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, said the UAE is the first country in the region to launch a programme that supports creative people impacted by Covid-19. ". The programme is a result of the national survey that was launched after a meeting with members of the Arts and Cultural and Creativ Industries Councils in early April.". According to the results of the survey, 90 per cent respondents indicated that the biggest challenge at this stage is fixed costs such as renting offices and workshops, salaries to employees,