UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture 2026 (With up to $30,000 in Funding)

Published: February 17, 2026
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Category: Contest Grants
Eligible Locations: Middle East

Applications are currently being accepted for the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture

Established in 1998, the Prize is awarded each year to individuals, institutions or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the promotion of Arab culture, intercultural dialogue, and the dissemination of UNESCO’s values.

Sponsor Organisation: UNESCO

Benefits of UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture

The Prize laureate receives an award of 30,000 dollars (USD).

UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture Requirements

Open to individuals, groups, or institutions from the Arab world and beyond;
They should have made an exceptional contribution to dissemination and promotion of Arab art and culture.