British Council Launches Connections Through Culture Grants in Pakistan

The British Council has launched its flagship Connections Through Culture (CTC) Grants Program in Pakistan for the first time, creating new opportunities for creative collaborations between Pakistani and UK-based artists and cultural organizations.

The program brings together two legacy British Council initiatives, Biennials Connect (Visual Arts) Grants and the Architecture, Design and Fashion Biennials and Festivals Grants, into a single funding platform. It supports projects across visual arts, music, literature, performance, architecture, design, and film.

Applications for the 2026 cycle are now open to artists, cultural professionals, creative hubs, festivals, biennials, and organizations. To qualify, each project must include at least one UK-based partner and one collaborator from an eligible participating country.

For Pakistan, grants of up to £15,000 are available. Eligible activities include co-creation projects, artist residencies, research and development, collaborative exhibitions, and public engagement programs.

“Connections Through Culture is supporting artists and organizations from the UK and Pakistan to co-create new work and build great partnerships,” said James Hampson, Country Director, British Council Pakistan.

The British Council will host information sessions on June 30 and July 1, 2026, to help applicants understand the program requirements and strengthen their proposals.

The deadline for applications is August 12, 2026, at 23:59 BST. Applicants are encouraged to review the official application toolkit and FAQs available on the British Council website before submitting their proposals.

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