Open call: Mobility grants for artists and culture professionals

This €8 million programme, running from 2025 to 2028, supports equitable dialogue and cooperation between African and European cultural actors, with a focus on co-creation, exchange, and mutual understanding. The mobility scheme primarily supports short-term transcontinental (Africa–Africa) mobilities, while European applicants may apply in partnership with African counterparts.

With the ACCES 2025 conference and Showcase Festival set to take place in Tshwane, South Africa from 30 October to 1 November, the Music In Africa Foundation encourages artists and professionals who wish to attend the trade event to apply for this mobility fund.

Grant Information

• Maximum Grant Amount: €4 000 (about $4 670) per mobility
• Total Grants Available: Up to 195 over the programme period
• Application Basis: Rolling, with quarterly cut-off dates
• Mobility Types Supported: Physical, digital, and hybrid
• Geographic Focus: Sub-Saharan Africa (primary) and Europe (secondary)

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Be artists or culture professionals working in fields such as visual arts, performing arts, music, literature, film, media arts, cultural heritage, design, architecture, or fashion design
• Be based in Sub-Saharan Africa or the European Union
• Demonstrate an existing connection or invitation in the destination country
• Provide a clear mobility purpose aligned with programme objectives

Applications may be submitted by individuals or teams.

Supported activities

• Artistic and professional development: Research, co-creation, non-formal learning, and building professional relationships
• Cultural exchange and networking: Residencies, exhibitions, conferences, workshops, training programmes, and collaborative projects
• Mobility types: Travel-based exchanges, digital/virtual collaborations, or hybrid formats

Eligible costs

• Travel costs: International and domestic travel, visa, and insurance expenses
• Accommodation: Lump sum rates (€70 per night in Sub-Saharan Africa, €141 in the EU)
• Subsistence: Lump sum rates (€25 per day in Sub-Saharan Africa, €49 in the EU)
• Digital/connectivity costs: Data packages, platform subscriptions, and equipment rental
• Top-up support: Additional funds for childcare, disability-related expenses, and environmentally sustainable travel

Co-funding is allowed but must be declared.

Application process

• Applications must be submitted through the Goethe-Application Portal (GAP) here.

Language requirement

• English (with certified translations if necessary). Translation support is available.

View the original call here.