Connections Through Culture Grants 2026 for Creative Practitioners (Up to £5,000 Funding)
The British Council has launched the 2026 cycle of its Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants programme, aimed at supporting bilateral creative collaborations and cross-cultural exchanges. This initiative is open to creative practitioners, cultural professionals, artists, and organizations from the UK and New Zealand, as well as 34 other participating countries. Projects must involve meaningful collaboration between at least one UK-based and one NZ-based partner.
Eligible activities include co-creation, residencies, research and development, and collaborative exhibitions. Priority themes include Climate and Māori & Pacific Communities. Funding of up to £5,000 is available for projects based in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Eligibility
Open to creative practitioners, cultural professionals, artists, creative hubs, festivals, and organizations from the UK and New Zealand, as well as 34 other participating countries. Projects must involve collaboration between at least one UK-based and one NZ-based partner.
Benefits
Funding of up to £5,000 for eligible projects.
