Sub-Saharan Africa

The Connect and Create Circulation of Performing Arts and Music call aims to support the dissemination and circulation of African artistic creations in Africa and Europe, through financial assistance for organising tours or programming within major international events.

The Connect and Create Professional Mobilities call for proposals aims to support organisations and international events in Africa or Europe that host delegations composed of non-artist professionals from both continents.

As part of the regional ICC development project in Indian Oceania, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) is launching the fifth round of allocation of ‘AléVini, regional mobility support fund’.

Hub Festival Grants selects six major West African festivals to become regional leaders, each anchoring a transnational cluster in different cultural sectors. Hub festivals will develop and implement internationalisation strategies while supporting smaller festivals across the region to grow their international reach.

Connect and Create is calling for applications from performing arts and music organisations in sub-Saharan Africa and the European Union for the ‘Creative Tandems’ grant, for activities between March 2026 and March 2028.

The Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture Sub-Saharan Africa mobility grant scheme primarily supports transcontinental (Africa-Africa) short-term mobility for artists and culture professionals across all sectors.

dot.ateliers | south labadi, an initiative founded by artist Amoako Boafo, has an open call for artists to participate in the 2026 Artist Residency Programme. This opportunity invites mark makers to immerse themselves in an inspiring and supportive environment in the heart of Accra, Ghana.