British Council Opens 2026 Cultural Protection Fund Grants Worth Up to £500,000 for Heritage Projects Across 17 Countries

The British Council has officially opened the 2026 funding round for its Cultural Protection Fund (CPF), inviting eligible organisations to submit Expressions of Interest for grants of up to £500,000. The programme supports projects that safeguard cultural heritage threatened by conflict and climate change while promoting long-term social stability and economic prosperity.