The application period for Culture Sync has now closed.
Through the Culture Sync programme, the British Council offered grants of up to £10,000 to support the integration of British cultural content and expertise into public cultural events in Ukraine. The programme was designed to foster collaboration between Ukrainian cultural organisations and their UK counterparts — from shared ideas to implementation, from dialogue to new creative formats that strengthen Ukraine’s international cultural presence.
The call covered all sectors of culture and the creative industries, including literature, film, music, design, fashion, architecture, visual and digital arts, and related fields.
Submitted projects proposed a wide range of activities, including (but not limited to):
- exhibitions featuring work by UK artists;
- screenings of UK films at festivals, public events or through limited release;
- participation of UK speakers at conferences and UK experts in workshops;
- short-term residencies and joint artistic projects.
Project themes and the selection of works were required to reflect the current Ukrainian context. Projects could be delivered in physical, digital or hybrid formats, depending on the security situation.
During the assessment process, particular attention is being paid to proposals that clearly reflect the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as those that take climate resilience into account. Initiatives engaging women, young people and underrepresented communities as participants, partners or members of the delivery team are especially valued.