Who can apply to British Council: Connections Through Culture Grants 2026?

Open to artists, organisations, creative practitioners, cultural professionals, festivals, biennials, hubs and collectives from Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Mainland China, Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 12 August 2026.

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British Council: Connections Through Culture Grants 2026

British Council

Deadline: Aug 12
Award: Grants ranging from 5,000 GBP to 15,000 GBP
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to artists, organisations, creative practitioners, cultural professionals, festivals, biennials, hubs and collectives from Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Mainland China, Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Discipline

Digital

About

The British Council is offering Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants in 2026 to support creative collaborations between the UK and various international countries. These grants are available to a wide range of creative professionals and organizations, including artists, cultural professionals, festivals, and collectives. The program aims to foster projects across diverse themes and art forms, incorporating elements from previous initiatives like Biennials Connect and Architecture, Design and Fashion Biennials and Festivals Grants. Each country partnership is eligible for a specific grant amount, ranging from 5,000 GBP to 15,000 GBP.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to British Council: Connections Through Culture Grants 2026?: Open to artists, organisations, creative practitioners, cultural professionals, festivals, biennials, hubs and collectives from Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Mainland China, Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
What does British Council: Connections Through Culture Grants 2026 offer?: Grants ranging from 5,000 GBP to 15,000 GBP
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 12 August 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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