British Council offers £15,000 grants to Indian artists, cultural organisations tackling climate change

The New Climate Futures South Asia programme's £15,000 grants announced by the British Council are to support Indian cultural organisations and artists who are working on innovative projects to handle the challenge of the climate change crisis.

British Council has announced the launch of “Climate Futures: South Asia” which offers grants of £15,000 to Indian artists and cultural organisations who are working to tackle climate change.

The last date to apply for the New Climate Futures South Asia programme grants is November 25, 2024, at 23:59 GMT.

The new program aims to foster sustainable practices in the creative and art sector of India for handling climate change. It will offer considerable grant opportunities for creative collaborations, cultural organisations and artists who work on innovative projects to address the climate emergency issues.

The program will provide £15,000 in grants to Indian cultural organisations and artists. The idea is to support various projects through this new scheme – those who promote climate crisis awareness by curating artistic experiences, which develop and implement decarbonisation strategies, reducing and tracking waste and carbon emissions, and optimizing infrastructure to increase awareness about the climate change issues within the creative and arts industries.

"At the British Council, we strongly believe that art holds a pivotal role in tackling the climate crisis. Through creativity and cultural expression, artists have the unique ability to address environmental challenges and inspire meaningful action. The Climate Futures: South Asia initiative presents an exciting opportunity for artists and cultural organisations to take the lead in sustainability, driving innovative projects that foster change on both local and global scales," said Ruchira Das, Director of Arts India, British Council.

British Council grants for Indian artists: Details

The successful applicant will be selected to create an impact on the global climate conversation by combining artistic practices with sustainability through international partnerships.

The Council is also planning a series of Information Sessions to support potential applicants. This series will be held in September. These sessions will be held between October 8 to October 22, all at 10:00 GMT. It will guide the students about the grant and will also help the applicants to understand how they can increase their chances of getting the fund.

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