AOCA - Support for cultural operators in Africa
AOCA - Support for cultural operators in Africa by Institut français funds collaborative, cross-border creative projects to strengthen Africa’s cultural and artistic ecosystem.
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 total project budget.
Summary: Supports creative, dissemination, and cultural collaboration projects led by African cultural operators and artists, fostering regional and international connections.
Key Information: Projects must involve partners from at least three African countries; a letter of support from the French cultural network is required.
Description
The AOCA program, led by Institut français, provides financial support to cultural operators and artists based in Africa for creative projects, dissemination activities, and cultural events with a regional or international dimension. The initiative aims to strengthen cultural ecosystems across Africa by promoting collaborations among African professionals and with the French cultural network, including embassies, Instituts français, and Alliances françaises. Supported activities include regional tours, exhibition circulations, festivals, biennials, and collaborative artistic creation.
