Cultural Protection Fund – 2026 Funding Round (British Council)
Deadline: Monday 20 July 2026, 23:59 BST – multi-year Expressions of Interest. Target Audience: Legally registered organisations (public or non-profit private) from anywhere in the world, working in partnership with locally registered organisations in target countries, and implementing projects that protect cultural heritage at risk from conflict and/or climate change. Participating Countries: Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Yemen. Fund Focus / Purpose: The Cultural Protection Fund (CPF), led by the British Council in partnership with DCMS, supports projects that safeguard cultural heritage at risk due to conflict and climate change, while contributing to sustainable social stability and economic prosperity, with a strong emphasis on living and tangible heritage. What Counts as Cultural Heritage in this Call:- Archaeological sites and monuments.
- Museum, library and archive collections of objects, books and records.
- Historic buildings and cultural spaces.
- Cultural traditions: stories, festivals, crafts, music, dance, costumes, and their link to places.
- Other expressions of living heritage connected to specific sites, places or landscapes.
- Histories of people, communities, places and events.
- Languages and dialect heritage.
- Memories and experiences (often captured as oral history).
- Grants up to £500,000 per multi-year project (projects ending by 31 January 2029).
- Approx. 7 awards expected between £100,000–£500,000, and around 20 awards under £100,000.
- Support for projects that include protection of living heritage and respond to conflict/climate threats.
- Detailed application guidance, information webinar and slides to help applicants design strong proposals.
- Possibility of access support (via an agency/consultant) for those needing help to submit applications.
- Only legally registered organisations (public or private non-profit). Sole traders are not eligible.
- Lead organisations may be registered anywhere, but projects must include partners registered in the target country/countries.
- Partnerships across organisations are encouraged and should be formalised through signed agreements.
- All projects must include protection of living heritage as a core component.
- Evidence of local demand and community support for proposed activities must be demonstrated.
- One lead applicant organisation must take legal and financial responsibility for the grant and sign the Grant Agreement.
- Private organisations cannot make profit from CPF-funded projects.
- Heritage: Cultural heritage in better condition, better prepared and better understood.
- Society: Societies are stronger, more inclusive and more resilient.
- Economy: Increased opportunities and benefits for people and places.
- Applications open: Tuesday 23 June 2026.
- Expressions of Interest deadline: Monday 20 July 2026, 23:59 BST.
- Online information session: Wednesday 1 July 2026, 10:00–11:00 BST (recording available).
- Full application deadline (for selected EOIs): Friday 28 August 2026, 23:59 BST.
- Projects start: December 2026.
- Projects end by: 31 January 2029.
- Create an account or log into an existing one to apply via the Good Grants portal.
- Portal link: Apply via Good Grants
- Submit your Expression of Interest through Good Grants; only selected applicants may submit a full application.
- Use an up-to-date browser, save your application frequently, and keep an offline backup.
- Read: CPF 2026–29 Application Guidance (PDF)
- Check: CPF 2026 Information Webinar Presentation (PDF)
- Watch: Online information session recording
- CPF aims to design inclusive programmes that reduce barriers, particularly for under-represented groups, and to avoid unjustified discrimination in funding processes.
- If you require support to submit an application, CPF can help you access assistance via an agency or consultant of your choice.
- For application support: cpfapplications@britishcouncil.org
- For specific questions not covered in FAQs: culturalprotection@britishcouncil.org
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