The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, through the Department of Culture, gives annual and one-time grants each year to persons and organisations for cultural ventures.

Applicants must be citizens and residents of The Bahamas.

1. Forms may be collected at the Department of Culture or the Family Island Administrators' Offices.
2. The applicant must fill out and submit the application form, along with supporting documents to the Department of Culture.  
3. The Department of Culture will then acknowledge receipt of the application for a cultural grant.
4. The Ministry will review all applications.  Applications submitted without required documents will not be processed.  
5. Applicants will be informed of approval or non-approval in writing.  
6. Once the grant is approved, the applicant must go to the Department of Culture with national photo ID to collect the cheque.  

Application for Grant form (available at the Ministry headquarters or the Island Administrators's offices)

• Business Licence or Not-for Profit Status
• National Insurance Card
• Bank Account Information
• National Photo ID (Passport)

There are no associated fees.

Department of Culture
2nd Floor, West Wing
Education Building
Thompson Boulevard
P.O. Box N4891
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-0600
Fax. (242) 356-2693
Opening hours: 9:00 am to  5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays