West Africa Medium-Sized Festival Grants

Up to €50,000 each for 42 medium-sized festivals across 15 West African countries, including seven music festivals, to develop co-production, artist mobility and international reach.

Channels

Festival dependent

Maximum duration

Cluster-based internationalisation programme

Application cost

No application fee stated

Attendance

Festival delivery and participation in a transnational cluster led by a hub festival required

Eligibility

Registered public or private organisations, nonprofits, foundations or collectives operating established medium-sized festivals in one of 15 eligible West African countries

Guaranteed support

Up to €50,000 for each of 42 selected festivals, including seven music-sector festivals; eligible costs include artist fees, production, travel, accommodation and training