New Festivals Connect Fund 2025

Film Festivals! Take a look at the new Festival Connect Fund which enables festival collaboration between Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the UK, supporting festival organisers and managers with funding, skills, network building and knowledge to enhance festival management and ensure scalability and sustainability.

With up to £100,000 in funding available, the Fund aims to strengthen cross-regional partnerships, foster artistic exchange, and encourage innovation in festival-making and cultural engagement.

Applications are invited from festivals based in SSA and the UK with collaborative proposals that promote cultural exchange, mobility, and community impact. For the full guidelines and FAQ's visit Festivals Connect Fund 2025.

Join the British Council SSA team online to learn more about the programme and ask any questions you might have. 27 May 2025 12pm East Africa Time (EAT). Register here