Four Nations International Fund 2026
Up to £7,500 is available to artists and creative practitioners across the UK who wish to work with partners in Europe and beyond.
Support for international cultural partnerships
The Four Nations International Fund invites applications from artists and creative practitioners across the UK who wish to work with partners in Europe and beyond. With a total budget of £335,000, this round of funding offers up to £7,500 per project.
Applications are open to individual artists, creative practitioners and organisations from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, who want to:
- collaborate with peers in other UK nations and internationally
- share ideas and co‑create new work
- reach new audiences and markets
Projects can include in‑person, digital or hybrid activity such as exchanges, residencies, partnership development, co‑creation and networking. Proposals that explore new ways of working together internationally, or address global issues such as social justice, gender identity or environmental sustainability, are encouraged.
Applications close at 2pm on Wednesday 25 February 2026
For more details and how to apply, see Four Nations International Fund.
Briefing event
Potential applicants can join Arts Infopoint's online coffee morning on Tuesday 3 February 2026 to hear directly from the fund's leads about the details and priorities of the programme. Register now to secure your place.
The fund is jointly supported by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council of Wales/Wales Arts International, and Creative Scotland.
First published 16 January 2026