Call for Grant Applications – Biennials Connect Grants
Application Deadline:
Sep 22, 2024
About Organisation
The British Council, founded in 1934 and celebrating 90 years of operation, is a UK charity dedicated to fostering international connections and understanding. With a presence in over 100 countries, it leverages expertise in arts and culture, education, and the English language to build trust and collaboration globally. By supporting education, creative industries, and cultural exchange, the British Council strengthens the UK’s global reputation and enhances international relationships.
About the Grant
The Biennials Connect Grants, offered by the British Council, support visual artists’ participation in UK and international festivals. Grants facilitate travel, production of new work, networking, and skills development.
They also promote cross-cultural exchange, enabling artists and festivals to forge global partnerships. Grants range from £5,000 to £10,000, depending on the location of the biennial/festival and the artist’s country of origin.
Who can Apply?
- Applications are open to UK or international biennials and festivals focused on visual arts.
- Eligible organizations must be based in the UK or in specific international countries (ODA and non-ODA).
- They must support artists over 18, who can travel internationally.
- Multi-arts festivals can apply if they emphasize visual arts.
- Organizations must either collaborate with new or previously engaged artists, ensuring valid travel documentation is arranged.
How to Apply?
Applications for the latest round of our Biennials Connect Grants are now open. Apply now here.
Application Deadline
According to the information available on the internet about the Biennials Connect Grants, the deadline for applying to receive this grant is on 22 Sep 2024, (Sunday) at 23:59 BST.
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Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
