Cultural Bridge grants for UK-German arts partnerships

Grants for cultural partnerships

The Cultural Bridge programme supports arts and cultural organisations in the UK and Germany to form and develop partnerships focused on social arts practice - engaging communities through shared artistic projects and expertise.

A total budget of £370,000 (€430,000) is available for the 2026–2027 round, awarding up to 20 grants across two tiers:

• tier 1 - up to £10,000 for new partnerships to develop and exchange artistic practices
• tier 2 - up to £30,000 for established partnerships to co-develop and deliver projects

The programme is open to all artforms, but prioritises smaller organisations, those operating outside major cities, and groups promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. To be eligible, applicants must be: 

• an organisation based in the UK or Germany
• able to demonstrate expertise in social arts practice working with communities 

The Cultural Bridge programme will close for applications on 12 November 2025.

Check eligibility and read detailed guidance before applying.

First published 3 September 2025