UK→Ukraine: Culture Sync: grants for cultural projects with Great Britain

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Grant
Location: Ukraine
Deadline: 03 December 2025 at 23:59 Kyiv time
Organiser: The British Council

This is an opportunity to receive up to EUR 11,300 for a cultural project involving professionals from Great Britain.

Hold an exhibition of works by British artists, organise a residency for Ukrainian and British artists, or a screening of British films at a Ukrainian film festival. You will have a year to implement the idea in an offline, digital or hybrid format.

To learn about the ins and outs of the program, join the information session on 18 November at 3:30 p.m.

The competition is managed by the British Council in Ukraine.

More about the programme

What do I get?
  • Up to EUR 11,300 (GBP 10,000) for fees, translation, promotion, travel, equipment, materials and other project-related costs
  • Additional EUR 1,100 (GBP 1,000) for inclusion
  • Trainings on safety, equality, diversity and inclusion

You cannot spend money on office equipment (such as laptops, printers, etc.).

Can I apply?

This competition is for non-profit organisations that:

  • Are officially registered in Ukraine
  • Work in literature, film, music, design, fashion, architecture, visual and digital arts, or at the intersection of art and art education
  • Have experience in implementing cultural projects
  • Can receive and spend grants
What do I need to apply?
  • Completed application form: tell about the project idea, audience, activities, expected results and long-term impact
  • Budget
  • Registration documents of the organisation
How do I apply?

By 3 December, fill out the online form.

You will know the results in March 2026.

Good to know
  • Experience in implementing international cultural projects will be an advantage.
  • The organisers prefer organisations applying for this programme for the first time.
  • You can submit more than one project, but the British Council can only support one.
  • You will receive money in hryvnias. Remember that you will need to pay tax.
  • Planning to invite guests from abroad? Pay attention to the UK's recommendations for travelling to Ukraine.
  • Planning to transfer money abroad? Read the organisers' step-by-step instructions.

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