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Grants of up to £15,000 are available to support collaborative festival projects between creatives from Sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.
The British Council’s Festival Connect Fund is offering a total of £100,000 for partnership projects that encourage cultural exchange, creative innovation, and deeper engagement between creators from both regions.
Eligible activities include co-productions, artist residencies, workshops, and digital or hybrid events across art forms such as music, dance, theatre, literature, film, and creative technology.
The fund aims to:
- foster artistic collaboration
- promote mobility and showcase
- encourage cross-regional partnerships
- support inclusive and socially impactful festivals
To be eligible, festivals must have held at least two previous editions, either in-person or online.
The deadline for applications is the 27th June 2025.
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