Open call: Goethe-Institut Nigeria Support and Connect grants
Applications are currently ongoing for Goethe-Institut Nigeria’s 2024 Support and Connect grants.
The call is open to all artistic and cultural initiatives from all parts of the country. The programme supports Nigerian solo artists, collectives and cultural experts in bringing their projects to life.
Over the years, Goethe-Institut Nigeria has backed a diverse array of projects spanning various art forms, including music, contemporary dance, photography, documentary films, theatre, visual arts, literature and more. The support extends to artists and cultural experts invited to festivals or cultural projects in Germany or elsewhere in Africa lacking adequate funding to participate.
The application deadline is 15 February.
Art and culture projects (up to €5 000 each)
- Open to solo artists or collectives with a minimum of three years of professional experience, seeking to organise an arts or cultural project in Nigeria.
- The project idea must be well-developed and prepared, with implementation scheduled for the year 2024 and completion by December 10 2024.
- Only fully completed application forms will be considered.
- Interested individuals may apply here.
Art and culture festivals (up to €5 000 each)
- Designed for art and culture festivals happening in Nigeria.
- Eligible festivals must be at least in their third year and scheduled for implementation over the year, with completion by 10 December 2024.
- Only fully completed application forms will be considered.
- Interested individuals may apply here.
Art and culture travel grant (up to €2 500 each)
- Intended for individuals with an official invitation to a cultural festival/event/project in Germany or any African country.
- The host organisation in Germany/Africa must cover accommodation and other living expenses during the event.
- Travel must take place in 2024, with completion by 10 December 2024.
- Only fully completed application forms will be considered.
- Interested individuals may apply here.
Application process
- An independent jury will select projects by the end of February.
- Project implementation: 15 March to 10 December 2024.
- Submission of a project report by the end of January 2025.
Application documents
- Application form including budget plan (PDF, 141KB).
- CV of the project leader/visiting artist.
- Further references and material.
- Copy of passport photograph.
Applications can be sent to oludamilare.kolawole@goethe.de.
View the original call here.
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