HA NOI – We are delighted to announce the funding opportunity with the British Council – the Culture Connects Small Grants – now open for applications until 15 January 2025.
Following the success of the UK/Viet Nam Season 2023, we continue to create opportunities for Vietnamese artists and arts organisations to further connect with the UK. In that spirit, our Culture Connects Small Grants are now open to help build on the Season’s legacy, providing opportunities which can contribute to the next generation of Vietnamese artists connecting internationally.
We are looking to extend our network and to build opportunities to engage and support more of the Arts sector in Viet Nam. This series of small grants will assist individual artists and independent art organisations who are interested in future connections with the UK, in planning and carrying out activities to build capacity as well as showcasing artistic creation to the audience, and which can also signpost potential for future UK collaboration.
‘We’re proud to extend new support to the arts and creative sectors of Viet Nam through the British Council – the Culture Connects Small Grants’, said Ms Donna McGowan, Director Viet Nam, British Council. ‘In addition to the Connections Through Culture programme (CTC), this is another funding opportunity from the British Council for Vietnamese artists and those seeking to connect with the UK in the future. It also offers opportunities for local artists and organisation to build capacity through professional development programme including workshop, residency, research, talk or to showcase their work with exhibition, installation, performance and screening. I believe the grant will continue to foster cultural exchange and drive positive change through arts and culture in Viet Nam.’, she added.
An information session will be held on 19 September 2024, aiming to provide further details about the Culture Connects Small Grants programme. Please click on this link to register bit.ly/info-session-19sept
Grants will be offered to successful applicants to cover all costs in relations to professional development or showcase activities taking place between August 2024 and March 2025. The value of each grant will be between £500 and £1,000 (approximately VND15,000,000 to VND30,000,000), inclusive of all applicable taxes.
To apply please fill out this online application form at bit.ly/cc-small-grant-form. We welcome applications between 15 July 2024 and 15 January 2025. Selections will be led by the British Council Viet Nam Arts team. We aim to make a decision within 10 working days after receiving your application. Please note that our grants cannot be used retrospectively.
Key dates:
- Application open: 15 July 2024
- Information session:19 September 2024
- Application deadline: 15 January 2025
For more information about eligibility and selection criteria visit the British Council website at https://www.britishcouncil.vn/en/programmes/arts/opportunities/culture-c...