Open Call: chance for Northern Ireland orgs to connect with festivals based in Sub-Saharan Africa!
The Festival Connect Fund is open for 2025 – supporting festival collaboration between Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the UK.
With up to ÂŁ100,000 in funding available, the Fund aims to strengthen cross-regional partnerships, foster artistic exchange, and encourage innovation in festival-making and cultural engagement.
British Council invite applications from festivals based in Northern Ireland and SSA with collaborative proposals that promote cultural exchange, mobility, and community impact.
Application deadline: 27 June 2025
Information session: 26 May 2025 (details to follow)
Apply hereÂ