AOCA - Support for cultural operators in Africa
AOCA funds collaborative African arts projects that promote regional mobility, artistic creation, and connections with the French cultural network, with a focus on youth, innovation, sustainability, and gender equality.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from €1,500 to €12,000 per project; Institut français support cannot exceed 50% of the project budget.
Summary: Supports African cultural operators and artists for creative, dissemination, and regional collaboration projects, fostering ties with the French cultural network.
Key Information: Projects must involve partners from at least three African countries and require a letter of support from the French cultural network.
Description
AOCA is a funding program by the Institut français designed to strengthen the cultural ecosystem in Africa by supporting projects led by African cultural operators and artists. The program funds creative and dissemination projects, as well as regional events and collaborations, with the aim of enhancing international cooperation and fostering connections between African and French cultural actors. AOCA targets initiatives that promote regional mobility, artistic creation, and the circulation of works and artists across the African continent, with special attention to emerging practices, youth, eco-responsibility, and gender equality.
