Arts Council of Walesgrant
Arts Council of Wales International Opportunities Fund
- Who Can Apply: Arts organisations and individual creative professionals based in Wales; individuals must be over 18, not in full-time education and pursuing an artistic career in Wales.
- The Focus: In-person international work outside Wales and the UK: collaborations and partnership development, international networks and events, presentation of work, and international residencies with an international partner.
- The Funding: Grants up to £7,500 (residencies up to £5,000, up to £7,500 non-Europe with prior approval), covering up to 90% of eligible project costs.
- Key Requirements: Online application via the Arts Council of Wales portal; CV and recent work links, timeline/project plan, letter from the international partner confirming commitment/invitation and financial contribution, partner information, budget using the template, and three measurable project outcomes.
DeadlineRolling deadline
AwardUp to £7,500 for international collaboration, partnership development, presentation of work, and networks/events; up to £5,000 for international residencies (requests up to £7,500 possible for non-European residencies with prior approval).
Locationnational
ParticipationOn-site
Age range18–
Application notesMust allow at least 10 working weeks between submitting your application and the project start date; allow time for visa applications and check FCDO travel advice. We cannot fund 100% of costs—usually at least 10% of project income must come from non-Arts Council or National Lottery sources. Applications can be made at any time while the fund is open.
Contactiof@wai.org.uk
Arts Council of Wales