Tzkrti Impact Fund Announces First Recipients Supporting Arab Cultural Projects Across The Arab World and the Diaspora
April 2026 – Following the launch of the Tzkrti Impact Fund earlier this year, Tzkrti has announced the first two projects selected to receive grants supporting grassroots cultural initiatives across the Arab world and its diaspora..
The fund, which provides two grants of USD 3,000 per cycle, was created to support independent artists, organizers, and cultural initiatives contributing to contemporary Arab cultural life across the SWANA region and beyond.
After receiving applications from artists and collectives working across multiple disciplines and geographies, the inaugural recipients of the Tzkrti Impact Fund are:
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Sound As Shelter (Belgium/Lebanon)
A participatory project combining sound, workshops, and collaborative formats to create shared environments for connection and collective experience within diaspora communities.
Palestine Music Space (Palestine)
A 10-day music camp and conference supporting emerging Palestinian musicians through collaboration, production, and engagement with the wider music ecosystem.
Each project will receive USD 3,000 to support the development and realization of their work. The selected projects were chosen for their cultural relevance, community-driven approach, and their potential to contribute to sustainable cultural ecosystems.
Supporting Independent Cultural Practice
The Impact Fund was launched in early 2026 as part of Tzkrti’s broader mission to strengthen independent cultural ecosystems across the Arab region and its diaspora.
The initiative builds on the platform’s long-standing engagement with grassroots cultural production and community-driven artistic initiatives, extending its role beyond ticketing into supporting the conditions that allow cultural work to develop and sustain.
The fund is fully financed by Tzkrti, reflecting a long-term commitment to investing in cultural ecosystems and supporting creative work outside traditional institutional frameworks.
Building a Growing Cultural Network
In addition to financial support, the selected projects will be featured as part of Tzkrti Stories, a digital content series highlighting artists, organizers, and communities shaping contemporary Arab cultural life.
The fund will continue to operate on a biannual basis, with two new projects supported in each cycle.
About Tzkrti
Founded in Palestine in 2019, Tzkrti is one of the first electronic ticketing platforms in Palestine and the region. What began as a small local project has grown into a cultural technology platform connecting audiences through music, arts, and shared live experiences.
With more than 30 million Arabs living outside the SWANA region, Tzkrti aims to bridge cultural distance by creating spaces for connection, expression, and collective celebration across borders.
Through its events, campaigns, and initiatives, including the Tzkrti Impact Fund, the platform continues to support independent artists and organizers while strengthening the cultural ties that bring Arab communities together worldwide.
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