The British Council Festival Connect Fund
The British Council Festival Connect Fund, supporting festival collaboration between Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the United Kingdom.
With up to £100,000 in funding available, the Fund aims to strengthen cross-regional partnerships, foster artistic exchange, and encourage innovation in festival-making and cultural engagement.
The British Council invite applications from festivals based in SSA and the UK with collaborative proposals that promote cultural exchange, mobility, and community impact. Whether you’re producing a new festival experience, co-creating work with partners across borders, or exploring hybrid and sustainable formats — this fund is designed to support you.
Eligible Countries
Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
