Programs

Ideas become public work.

PACC supports culture, education, advocacy, students, and community connection throughout the year.

Women presenting Palestinian dress and dance on the 2025 festival stage
Books and learning materials used for student education

Fouad Rafeedie Palestine Education Grant

Established in 2021, the FRPE Grant honors Houston community organizer Fouad Rafeedie. It supports Palestine education and human rights advocacy on Texas college and university campuses.

Texas campusesEligible university and college communities
Rolling basisApplications reviewed throughout the year
education@pacchouston.org

Grant criteria at a glance.

The official application asks student organizations to arrive prepared with a clear educational purpose and responsible follow-through.

  1. Educational focus

    The event or initiative must educate the campus or community about Palestine.

  2. Registered student organization

    The application must be submitted by a student organization registered with its university or campus.

  3. Financial readiness

    The student organization must maintain a bank account in its own name.

  4. Report back

    Recipients submit a report following the event or initiative.

More ways PACC serves.

Education sits beside cultural programming, student support, outreach, and public events.

A henna artist creating a traditional design at the 2019 festival

Arts and culture

Exhibitions, film, music, and storytelling bring Palestinian expression to public audiences.

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Award recipients holding framed certificates onstage at a community ceremony

Student support

The Mahmoud Darwish Scholarship provides tuition assistance to student leaders.

Scholarship
A family cultural learning activity

Community learning

Workshops and public programs create accessible ways to encounter Palestinian heritage.

Education inquiries

Bring a program idea to PACC.

Share the audience, purpose, timing, and format you have in mind.

Start an Inquiry