Short Description: The British Council launches the Culture Connects Grants scheme in the Western Balkans to support innovative artistic collaborations between arts and culture organisations in North Macedonia and UK creatives and institutions.
Target Group: Legally registered arts and culture organisations in North Macedonia, including collectives, consortia, communities, charities, and private or public entities, working in partnership with UK artists or arts organisations.
Aim: To encourage and strengthen UK–North Macedonia artistic collaborations, support innovative and multidisciplinary artistic projects, expand audience engagement, and increase mutual awareness of artistic practices in both countries while promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
Countries: North Macedonia, United Kingdom
Amount: Up to £15,000 per project (co-funding required: 10%–30%)
Duration: N/A
Deadline: 23 December 2025