Short Description
The Festival Connect Fund enables festival collaboration between Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the UK, supporting festival organisers and managers with funding, skills, network building and knowledge to enhance festival management and ensure scalability and sustainability.
Eligibility
Projects must be based in:
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.In partnership with:
- UK: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
The festival must include programming in at least one of the following areas:
- Creative Technology
- Film
- Literature
- Music
- Theatre and Dance
- Multidisciplinary Arts
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- A total of 100,000 GBP is available for this year’s Fund.
- Applicants can apply in three tiers of scales – £5000 GBP, £ 10,000 GBP, or £15,000 GBP.
Entry Fee
None
Location
London, United Kingdom
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 27 June 2025
Website Link: https://arts.britishcouncil.org/get-involved/opportunities/festival-connect-fund-2025
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