*Call for Proposal* Festival Connect Fund 2025 by the British Council *Theme* Fostering artistic collaboration between festivals in Sub-Saharan Africa and the United Kingdom to engage young audiences through music, film, literature, dance, theatre, creative technology, and multidisciplinary arts *Applicants* Registered festival organizations that have held at least two editions either physical or digital Applications must include a confirmed partnership between a Sub-Saharan African festival and a UK counterpart *Eligible Countries* Sub-Saharan Africa including Tanzania Ethiopia Ghana Kenya Malawi Mauritius Nigeria Rwanda Senegal South Africa Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe United Kingdom including England Northern Ireland Scotland and Wales *Funding / Benefits* Grants available in tiers of 5000,10000 and 15000 pounds Covers co production artist mobility festival delivery digital content audience engagement and capacity building Supports both in person and digital or hybrid formats targeting audiences aged 18 to 35 *Deadline* 27 June 2025 at 2359 East Africa Time Join us for similar updates https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFJJsYKbYMNE9HYHM27 *Opened Link* [https://arts.britishcouncil.org/get-involved/opportunities/festival-connect-fund-2025](https://arts.britishcouncil.org/get-involved/opportunities/festival-connect-fund-2025) Our GGA policy states, don't make any payments at any stage