2025-2026 CULTURAL BRIDGE PROGRAMME

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UK & Germany

The Cultural Bridge Programme supports arts and cultural organisations in the UK and Germany to develop partnerships focused on social arts practices. The programme encourages collaboration between organisations that explore themes relevant to communities in both countries, fostering the exchange of ideas, skills, and expertise.

The application portal for the 2025-2026 funding round will open on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and close on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Funding is available in two tiers:

Tier 1: Up to £10,000 for new partnerships.
Tier 2: Up to £30,000 for established partnerships.

Eligibility:

Organisations must be based in the UK or Germany.
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in social arts practice and community engagement.
Priority will be given to smaller organisations and those fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Key Dates:

Fund opens: October 15, 2024
Application deadline: November 26, 2024
Decisions: By January 31, 2025
Project start: April 1, 2025
Project completion: By March 31, 2026

For more details, eligibility information, and funding guidance, visit the Cultural Bridge website.