The 2024 Connections Through Culture Grant Program

About the Connections Through Culture Grant Program

The “Connections Through Culture” grant program supports creative collaboration projects between the Asia-Pacific region and the United Kingdom. This initiative provides funding for artists and cultural organizations across all art forms to create connections and carry out new collaborative projects.

The “Connections Through Culture” grant helps artists and cultural organizations bring their ideas and initiatives to life. No matter what stage of development the project is in or what art form it belongs to, all are eligible to apply for participation.

Program Information

Funding Amounts Available:

• Australia, New Zealand: Up to £5,000
• Bangladesh, Mainland China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam: Up to £10,000

Themes: 

Proposals in all art forms are accepted, and proposals focusing on this year’s priority themes are encouraged, including:

• Diversity and Inclusion
• Climate Change

Information Sessions: Information sessions were held from July 17 to July 25. The video below provides detailed information on how to apply for the Connections Through Culture Grant Program.

Detailed Information

• Deadline: 23:59, Monday, 02/09/2024

• Registration contact Link:

• Register:

Grant Usage:

This grant is intended to support the development of new projects, with a focus on artistic or creative expression. The funds will be used to promote collaborative activities, including the exchange of skills, knowledge, creative and artistic practices, or co-production of new creative and artistic content.

Projects may employ various approaches, such as artist residencies, exhibitions, performances, publications, webinars, conferences, and other formats.

Eligibility Requirements:

Before applying, it is essential to read the Application Guidelines and FAQs (see the Download section below) and ensure your application meets the following conditions:

• Each application must include at least one partner in the UK and one partner in the Asia-Pacific region from the listed countries.
• Applicant organizations must be registered in the UK or any listed Asia-Pacific countries (Australia, Bangladesh, Mainland China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam).
• Individual applicants from the Asia-Pacific region must be citizens residing in any of the listed Asia-Pacific countries (Australia, Bangladesh, Mainland China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam). Alternatively, they may be individuals residing and working in the UK at the time of application and during the implementation of the proposed project.
• Funding agencies and organizations are not eligible to participate in the program.
• Thailand: Due to the operational structure of the British Council office in Thailand, grants can only be processed through the implementing entity in Thailand (as the main applicant or partner applicant) of the UK-Thailand CTC grant program.
• The requested grant amount must fall within the funding limits outlined in the above table.
• The project proposal must have a completion timeline by October 31, 2025.
• Proposed projects must fall under one or more of the following fields of arts, culture, or creativity: Architecture, design, and fashion (including crafts); Creative technology (including gaming, extended reality, immersive, mixed, augmented, and virtual reality); Film; Literature; Music; Theatre and dance (including circus); Visual arts.

FAQs & Necessary Documents:

Before submitting your application, please read the Guidelines for the Connections Through Culture program to gain essential information for the application process. We have also created a FAQ section to address any questions regarding the grant.

Please note that all necessary supporting documents are listed in the application form, including:

• Partner Agreement Letter (Please download the template and complete the required information)
• Project Leader CV
• Project Budget

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the “Connections Through Culture” program! This is a valuable chance to engage, connect, and learn about cultural diversity and the arts. Register now to become part of this meaningful program and seize the opportunity to make your mark in the international cultural community!

For more information about our initiatives and upcoming events, please visit our website and Facebook page [click ]. If you seek further details about our programs or wish to connect with us, feel free to contact the Office of Global Engagement at room 705B, located at Hoa Sen University’s Nguyen Van Trang campus in District 1, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. You can also reach us via email at [email protected].