• Tzkrti.com, the Palestinian-founded online ticketing platform, has launched the Tzkrti Cultural Impact Fund, a new initiative supporting grassroots artists, organisers, and creative spaces across the SWANA region and the Arab diaspora.
• Founded by Rogeh Khleif  and Elias Khleif, Tzkrti connects audiences through music, art, and cultural experiences.
• The fund will award two $3,000 grants per project, twice annually, targeting independent initiatives in music, live performances, festivals, cultural spaces, and multidisciplinary arts.
• Tzkrti fully funds the initiative, which aims to strengthen independent cultural ecosystems. Applications are open from 1 to 28 February 2026, with the first winners to be announced in early April.

Press release:

Tzkrti.com, the Arab online ticketing platform, has launched the Tzkrti Cultural Impact Fund, a new initiative supporting grassroots artists, organisers, and creative spaces shaping the future of Arab culture across the SWANA region and the diaspora. 

Founded in Palestine, Tzkrti has grown from a small local project into a regional cultural tech platform that connects audiences through music, art, and shared experiences. 

With over 30 million Arabs living outside SWANA, the Arab diaspora remains one of the world’s largest and most diverse. Yet, it often remains disconnected from its cultural roots.

Tzkrti was built to bridge that gap: it has become a catalyst for cultural experiences that celebrate diversity, foster connection, and amplify moments of joy. 

The Tzkrti Cultural Impact Fund will award two grants of USD 3,000 per project, twice annually, to support bold, independent artistic, musical, and community-based initiatives. 

The fund’s goal is to empower creativity at its roots within grassroots scenes and independent collectives that rarely receive institutional support. 

Rogeh Khleif, Co-Founder and CEO of Tzkrti.com, said: 

“It is well known that the cultural field is complex and faces major challenges, particularly its reliance on individual funding to bring projects to life across all cultural disciplines. Generally, this sector relies heavily on donor and funding institutions. We believe there is a responsibility on us as founders of Tzkrti to establish the Impact Fund to support independent artists, especially as we serve 

as a link between audiences and cultural practitioners. Our aim is to strengthen independent cultural initiatives so they can rise, thrive, and continue.” 

The Tzkrti Cultural Impact Fund stands apart from traditional grant programmes in that it is fully funded by Tzkrti as part of the company’s long-term vision to build sustainable cultural ecosystems. 

In its pilot phase, the fund will require an application process, with projects selected by Tzkrti.com based on originality, community impact, and contribution to the development of the local cultural scene. 

Each supported project will also become part of Tzkrti Stories, a digital content series featuring visual reports and short videos that tell the stories of artists and communities redefining Arab creativity from the ground up. 

Elias Khleif, Co-Founder of Tzkrti.com, added: 

“The idea behind founding Tzkrti was to make organising cultural activities accessible and easier. Our ultimate goal has always been to strengthen and build a free, independent Arab cultural scene and to provide grants and support to organisers, artists, and everyone contributing to the cultural field.” 

The application period will open on 1 February and run until 28 February 2026. The first two winners will be announced by the committee in early April 2026. Tzkrti also plans to expand the programme in the future to include public voting and advisory partnerships with cultural stakeholders from the region and beyond. 

To apply, please register at the following link: 

https://tzkrti.com/ar/impact-fund 

Who Can Apply? 

● Independent artists, collectives, and organisers in the Arab region and the diaspora.

● Projects in music, live performances, festivals, cultural spaces, and multidisciplinary arts. 

Strategic Objective 

The fund aligns with Tzkrti’s vision of redefining the role of tech startups in the Arab cultural landscape, moving beyond purely commercial activity toward genuine investment in creativity and the communities it belongs to.