The 2025 call for applications for the Circular Culture programme is once again open to support cultural festivals that champion sustainability. Led by the British Council in Latin America and the Caribbean, this programme offers both financial and training resources to promote artistic exchange between LATAC and the UK, in the countries of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela.
The fund offers:
- Regional monetary fund: A fund for in-person, digital, or hybrid festivals that foster artistic collaboration with the UK and promote sustainability.
- Mentorship with UK professionals: Learn from international experts to incorporate sustainable development practices into your festival management.
Eligible candidates must be an active cultural festival in the eligible countries of Latin America or the Caribbean and establish a connection with a UK artist or cultural institution and include their participation in the festival’s activities. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate willingness and commitment to sustainability.
Projects must cover at least one of the following artistic disciplines: visual arts, digital arts, film, dance, architecture, design, fashion, literature, music, or theatre.
There are two categories for the grant: Group 1 encompasses festivals expecting up to 10,000 attendees and applying for up to 12,000 GBP, and Group 2 caters to festivals expecting over 10,000 attendees and applying for 15,000 GBP to 20,000 GBP.
