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"Connections Through Culture Grants 2026" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Connections Through Culture Grants 2026 is sponsored by British Council. The Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants support artistic collaboration between the UK and participating countries. The program aims to foster meaningful partnerships, cross-cultural exchange, and long-term collaboration across various art forms, including literature.
While the deadline has passed for 2026 applications, it's a recurring program.
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Connections Through Culture Grants: past projects | British Council Arts Connections Through Culture grants Beatriz Gemperle, TAYO House of Culture and Creativity, Where the Flowers Bloom Exhibit (UK), 2024. Connections Through Culture grantee 2023/24 Connections Through Culture grants nurture fresh cultural partnerships between the UK and participating countries around the world.
The grants support new ideas and collaborations from artists and cultural organisations at any stage of development. Previously run in the UK and select countries in Asia Pacific and Europe, the 2026 round of grants has been expanded to include countries in most regions.
On this page, you can read about projects funded through previous rounds of Connections Through Culture, focusing on two areas: diversity and inclusion and addressing climate change. Applications for the 2026 round of Connections Through Culture grants closed on 12 August and we received a record number of applications from 35 countries. Provisional selection outcomes are expected to be communicated from 14 October 2026 onward.
* * Applicants should note that this timeline is indicative and may be subject to change depending on the number of applications received, assessment timelines, due diligence requirements, contracting and any country-specific requirements. A provisional outcome does not mean that funding has been formally confirmed.
Successful applicants will still need to complete the required due diligence checks, provide any requested documentation and sign a grant agreement before funding can be released. Find out more about projects funded through Connections Through Culture in 2025/26. Architecture Design and Fashion Culture and Global Challenges
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Creative practitioners, cultural professionals, artists, organizations, festivals, biennials, hubs, and collectives from the UK and participating countries. (Note: The US is not listed as a participating country in the provided search results for this specific grant round.). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows £5,000 - £15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Connections Through Culture Grants 2026 is funded by British Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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