Connections through Culture Grants 2026 | British Council
Deadline: 12 August 2026 at 23:59 BST. Target Audience: Artists, creative practitioners, arts and cultural organisations, festivals and biennials, creative hubs, networks and collectives, with collaboration between a UK-based partner and a partner based in an eligible participating country. Opportunity Summary: This programme supports artistic collaboration between the UK and Lebanon, across visual arts, architecture, design, fashion, craft, music, literature, theatre and dance, film, and creative technology. It emphasizes meaningful partnerships, cross-cultural exchange, and long-term collaboration. What It Supports:- Co-creation and collaborative artistic development.
- Residencies and exchanges.
- Workshops, panels, talks, and knowledge-sharing.
- Research and development.
- Collaborative exhibitions, performances, presentations, and showcases.
- Professional development, capacity building, and shared learning.
- Up to £10,000 for projects between the UK and Lebanon.
- Each partner must be legally based in the country they apply from throughout the project period.
- The project delivery period is December 2026 to December 2027.
- Eligible applicants include artists, cultural organizations, festivals, biennials, creative hubs, networks, and collectives.
- Applications must include at least one UK-based partner and one partner based in an eligible participating country.
- Lebanon is one of the eligible participating countries.
- Project delivery must take place between December 2026 and December 2027.
- Review the FAQs and application toolkit before applying.
- Original opportunity page: Click here
- Use the contact form on the opportunity page for enquiries.
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