Arts and cultural organisations in the UK and Germany will be able to apply for the next round of Cultural Bridge funding from 4 January 2027.
A total of £360,000, approximately €416,000, will be available to established UK-Germany partnerships working in social arts practice, with individual partnerships able to apply for up to £30,000.
Cultural Bridge brings together arts and cultural organisations from both countries to exchange ideas and expertise and develop collaborative creative work with communities.
For 2027–28, the programme will focus on established (Tier 2) partnerships that have already worked together, helping them deepen their collaboration and develop more sustainable relationships. Applications are welcome from partnerships both within and outside the existing Cultural Bridge network.
The programme expects to make up to 12 awards.
Applications close at 12pm UK time / 1pm Germany time on 10 February 2027.
Organisations interested in applying should read the updated guidance and check their eligibility before starting an application. Further information is available on the Cultural Bridge website, the guidance handbook, and prospective applicants can also register for an online information session.
Monday, 26 October, 3–4pm
Thursday, 12 November, 12–1pm
Wednesday, 4 November, 12–1pm
Key dates
Fund opens: 4 January 2027
Application deadline: 12pm UK / 1pm Germany, 10 February 2027
Decisions announced: by 1 April 2027
Activity begins: from 1 June 2027
Activity ends: by 31 July 2028