Cultural institute / bilateral
British Council
Overview
Supports artists, organisations, festivals and collectives. Collaboration grants, heritage programmes and creative-economy support. Eligibility: Rotating country lists (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and others).
What they fund
grants
Application cycle & deadlines
Active (cycles vary)
Sectors & regions
Sectors supported
craftcreative technologycultural heritagedesignfashionheritagemulti-sectortangible and intangible heritage at riskvisual arts
Regions of focus
GlobalOther
Official links
Notes
Type: Bilateral cultural body | Scope: Africa + global | Runs Connections Through Culture and Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth. | Government-led fund | Backing: United Kingdom (FCDO-linked) | Scope: Africa (rotating country lists)
Last verified 15 September 2026 · source ↗