AEPC West Africa Medium-Sized Festival Grant — €50,000 (Goethe-Institut)
Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: West Africa (AEPC), funded by the European Union and implemented by the Goethe-Institut, is accepting applications for its Medium-Sized Festival Grant. Up to 42 medium-sized festivals across West Africa will receive support. The grant covers festivals working across Film, Audiovisual Media & Animation, Literature, Music, Heritage, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts.
Deadline
20 September 2026, 22:00 GMT
Verified 6 days ago
Cost
Free to apply.
Format
Festivals working in Film, Audiovisual Media & Animation, and other cultural sectors (music, literature, heritage, visual arts, performing arts).
Eligibility
Medium-sized festivals based in West Africa with at least 2–3 years of experience. Must work in one or more of the following sectors: Film, Audiovisual Media & Animation, Literature, Music, Heritage, Visual Arts, Performing Arts. Full eligibility criteria in the official call guidelines (see Goethe-Institut PDF).
What You Get
€50,000 grant award to support your festival.
What to Submit
Application via the Goethe-Institut portal (link above). See call guidelines PDF: https://www.goethe.de/resources/files/pdf359/details-english.pdf
Insider Tips
Attend the online information sessions on 28 August or 8 September 2026 before applying. Register via https://lnkd.in/eDwFJh3J. Enquiries: Eup-wa@goethe.de
Online Information Sessions: 28 August 2026 & 8 September 2026. Application deadline: 20 September 2026, 22:00 GMT.
14 days left
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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