Connections Through Culture Grants 2026 for Creative Practitioners (Up to £15,000)

The British Council has launched the Connections Through Culture (CTC) Grants 2026 programme to promote cultural exchange and collaboration between the UK and Pakistan. This initiative supports projects that foster artistic innovation and long-term partnerships across various disciplines, including visual arts, music, literature, and more.

Eligible applicants can receive grants of up to £15,000 to facilitate activities such as artistic co-creation, research, residencies, and public engagement initiatives. This programme aims to strengthen cultural ties and create impactful collaborations between artists and organizations from both countries.

Open to artists, cultural professionals, creative hubs, festivals, and organizations from Pakistan and the UK. Projects must involve collaboration between at least one UK-based partner and one partner from Pakistan or another participating country.

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to £15,000 for various artistic activities.