Applications are now open for the British Council’s Connections Through Culture (CTC) Grants 2026, which support international creative partnerships between the UK and eligible countries, including Nigeria. Grants of £5,000 to £15,000 are available for artists, creative practitioners, cultural professionals, organisations, festivals, biennials, hubs, and collectives to develop collaborative projects across a wide range of art forms and creative disciplines.

Projects must involve at least one UK-based partner and one partner from an eligible participating country, with activities taking place between December 2026 and December 2027. This year’s programme also incorporates the grants previously offered through Biennials Connect and the Architecture, Design and Fashion Biennials and Festivals Grants, making it the British Council’s primary international arts funding programme for 2026.

Applications close on 12 August 2026, with successful applicants expected to be notified from October 2026. Those interested in applying can find detailed eligibility requirements, application guidance, FAQs, and additional resources on the British Council’s Connections Through Culture page.

About the Author

Sharon Onyinyechukwu Okey-Onyema is a Nigerian writer and editor working creative across narrative fiction, film and stage plays. She holds editorial experience at literary publications including Vocivia Magazine and The Muse: A Journal of English and Literary Studies. Her literary works have been published online, and her magical realist novella, Hunting Tears, was longlisted for the 2017 ANA/Abubakar Gimba Short Story Award. She has since judged the James Baldwin Prize and attended residencies including the ANA Ken Saro-Wiwa International Writers’ Residency and the Kokonut Head Writers-in-Residence Program.

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