AEPC Sub-Saharan Africa Mobility Grants for Artists & Culture Professionals
Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Sub-Saharan Component (AEPC) is accepting applications for Mobility Grants supporting professional movement for artists and culture professionals across all disciplines. The grant supports peer learning, research, co-creation, creative practice, exhibition, and professional exchange between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe (and within Sub-Saharan Africa). Mobility must take place between 1 January and 31 August 2027.
Deadline
16 September 2026
Verified 6 days ago
Cost
Free to apply.
Format
All creative and cultural sectors — film, audiovisual, music, visual arts, performing arts, literature, heritage, etc.
Eligibility
Artists and culture professionals based in Sub-Saharan Africa. Must be active in a recognised creative/cultural discipline. Mobility period must fall between 1 January and 31 August 2027. Full eligibility criteria on the programme page.
What You Get
Mobility grant to support professional travel and exchange (amount to be confirmed on the Goethe-Institut programme page — see Apply link).
What to Submit
Application via the Goethe-Institut AEPC Sub-Saharan programme portal. See: https://www.goethe.de/prj/aep/en/cal/ssa/mobility-grants-for-artists-an.html
Insider Tips
Clearly articulate your peer-learning or co-creation objective and how the mobility will strengthen professional networks across Sub-Saharan Africa or between Africa and Europe. Review the programme guidelines thoroughly before submitting.
Application deadline: 16 September 2026. Supported mobility period: 1 January – 31 August 2027.
10 days left
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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