The Cultural Legacy Fund available for the second year

Anyone involved in the arts, culture and heritage of Bermuda is being ­encouraged to apply for the government’s Cultural Legacy Fund.

The Department of ­Community and Cultural Affairs reminds the public that the deadline for applications for this year falls on Friday. August 6.

The Cultural Legacy Fund was set up last year by the the Ministry of ­Culture and Social Rehabilitation with the aim of boosting Bermuda’s ­culture, heritage and arts through a number of annual grants.

Proposals are accepted from individuals, new or organizations and charities are considered. The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs welcomes all grant applications as up to $200,000 has been allocated this year.

In a press release, a ­department spokesman said: “The goal of the Fund is to ­encourage innovation across the full spectrum of culture and the arts and to provide opportunities for Bermudian artists.

“The department ­believes this event will raise the quality of Bermuda’s ­cultural, heritage and arts scene and raise its stature in the community.

“In the process of determining successful candidates, the department will thoroughly examine how each application matches the goals of the Cultural Legacy Fund.

“The Cultural Legacy Fund aims to foster excellence in culture, heritage and the arts, increase access and participation in the arts and therefore this initiative will facilitate development and growth in culture, heritage and the arts.”

Among last year’s recipiencts of the Cultural Legacy Fund were the Bermuda International Film Festival, Chewstick, TROIKA, the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation and the Bermuda ­National Gallery.

All applicants must submit a type written project proposal with their application form. More information can be found on-line at http://www.communityandculture.bm/pages/cultural-legacy-fund.