Connect & Create Performing Arts and Music Grant 2027 for African Artistic Dissemination
Submit project proposals for circulating and disseminating African performing arts and music productions through touring or festival programming in Africa and/or Europe.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 67 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $27,250
- Location
- Sub-Saharan Africa and/or one or more EU Member States
- Exhibition window
- Feb 1, 2027 → Dec 31, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Jan 1, 2027
About
Overview
The Connect & Create programme supports the dissemination and circulation of African artistic productions across Africa and Europe through touring and festival programming. The call aims to strengthen visibility of African artists and artistic teams, support their integration into international professional networks, and expand performance opportunities.
Who Can Apply
- Associations and non-profit organisations
- Private companies
- Cultural institutions
- Foundations
- Other professional cultural organisations
- Must be established in one of the 47 eligible Sub-Saharan African countries or one of the 27 EU Member States
- Must be legally registered for at least 2 years
- Must demonstrate significant experience in performing arts and/or music sectors
Eligible Project Types
- Touring in Africa: minimum 5 confirmed performance dates across at least 3 countries, excluding the artist's/company's country of residence
- Touring in Europe: minimum 3 confirmed performance dates in one or more European countries
- Programming: festivals or cultural events (in Africa or Europe) programming at least 3 artistic teams from at least 3 different African countries
Award
- EUR 15,000 minimum to EUR 39,500 maximum per selected project
- Total call budget: EUR 445,000
- Grant may cover up to 70% of total project budget
- Applicants must provide minimum 30% co-financing (financial or in-kind)
Eligible Costs
- International, national, and local travel (economy class or equivalent)
- Visa costs
- Insurance
- Accommodation
- Per diems
- Transportation of technical/stage equipment
Application Requirements
- Application form using mandatory document templates
- Project presentation document (free format)
- Provisional budget
- Implementation timeline
- Logical framework
- Declaration of honour regarding exclusion criteria and absence of conflicts of interest
- Applications must be submitted in French or English
Key Dates
- Launch of call: 9 July 2026
- Information webinar: 16 July 2026
- Application deadline: 30 September 2026
- Selection committee meeting: December 2026
- Announcement of results: January 2027
- Project implementation period: February–December 2027
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria include contribution to circulation of African artistic productions, artistic quality, relevance of dissemination strategy, technical and financial feasibility, quality of partnerships, expected impact on visibility and professional development, and capacity to reach new audiences. Particular attention is given to projects that are original and context-driven, foster long-term collaborations, support younger generations, promote emerging artistic scenes, integrate environmentally sustainable approaches, and address inclusion and accessibility.
- Award
- EUR 15,000 to EUR 39,500 per selected project (up to 70% of total project budget)
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Circulation and dissemination of African performing arts and music productions through touring and festival/event programming, fostering visibility of African artists and integration into international professional networks.
- Eligibility
- Associations, non-profit organisations, private companies, cultural institutions, foundations, and professional cultural organisations established in one of the 47 eligible Sub-Saharan African countries or one of the 27 EU Member States, legally registered for at least 2 years, with significant experience in performing arts and/or music sectors.
- Audience
- Associations and non-profit organisations, private companies, cultural institutions, foundations, and other professional cultural organisations based in Sub-Saharan Africa or EU Member States.
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