British Council Opens Connections Through Culture Grants 2025

The British Council opens applications for its Connections Through Culture (CTC) Grants — an exciting opportunity for artists and creative organisations in the UK and 19 partner countries across Asia-Pacific and Europe to connect, co-create and bring powerful cultural projects to life.

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At a time when global collaboration is more vital than ever, the Connections Through Culture Grants offer up to £10,000 in funding for innovative, cross-cultural initiatives that challenge ideas, inspire communities, and push artistic boundaries.

Whether in the form of a digital art residency, an international performance, a creative policy lab, or a community-led exhibition, these projects are designed to spark dialogue, foster mutual understanding, and promote long-term partnerships.

Last year, the programme supported 84 collaborative projects across Asia-Pacific, with over £741,000 in funding. In 2025, the programme expands across 19 countries to welcome even more voices and visions—especially those responding to the urgent global themes of diversity, inclusion, and climate change.