Creativity Pioneers Fund 2026 – Open Call
Opportunity type: Fund
For: Cultural and creative organisations
Deadline: 24/04/26
Rewards: €5,000 grant + mobility funding opportunities + mentorship + more
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
About this opportunity
The British Council Creativity Pioneers Fund supports cultural and creative organisations using creativity to drive social change. The fund is designed for organisations working with bold, experimental, and socially engaged practices that contribute to more just, inclusive, and equitable communities. It provides an initial micro-grant that acts as a gateway to longer-term collaboration, offering access to additional funding, mentorship, peer learning, and international networks across the creative sector. The programme prioritises organisations working closely with marginalised communities, especially young people aged 16–27, and those focused on systemic, long-term change rather than one-off outputs.
Rewards
- €5,000 unearmarked grant per selected organisation
- Access to mobility grants to support collaboration and exchange
- Opportunities for further funding beyond the initial grant
- Increased visibility through global platforms and partner networks
- Learning programmes and peer-to-peer exchange opportunities
- Entry into a global network of over 200 creative changemaking organisations
Eligibility
- Open only to legally registered nonprofit organisations
- Organisations must have a bank account in the organisation’s name
- Must prioritise disadvantaged and/or marginalised communities, especially youth aged 16–27
Entry Fee
Free to enter
How to Apply
Apply using the link: The Creativity Pioneers Fund 2026
All questions regarding this award should be sent to info@creativitypioneersfund.org
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