Deadline: 23 November 2025
The call encourages proposals across artistic disciplines, with the aim of elevating creative projects that question dominant narratives and bring new imaginaries into the public sphere, rooted in the cultural realities of diasporas and sub-Saharan Africa.
This funding round opens space for artists and cultural operators to act as agents of change through their work, positioning culture as a vehicle for transformation, imagination and collective reflection. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how their project connects to broader societal issues, how it collaborates across communities and how it can contribute to both cultural production and social renewal.
Organisations eligible to apply are typically those legally based in Belgium and operating in the cultural, artistic or creative sector, or artists working in partnership with such a structure. Applicants will need to prepare a comprehensive proposal that sets out the objectives, planned activities, target audiences, resources and expected outcomes, while demonstrating how the project aligns with the thematic focus of the call.
The timeline for submission, evaluation and implementation is strict: proposals must be received by the stated deadline, and incomplete or late submissions are not considered. Once chosen, the selected projects will enter into an agreement phase with Africalia, and will be expected to carry out the work within the defined implementation period.
For those working in Belgium’s cultural sector — especially those who engage with African heritage, diaspora dynamics, intercultural dialogue or socially-engaged artistic practice — this call offers a significant opportunity. By leveraging this funding, organisations can bring ambitious creative projects to life, expand their networks, reach new audiences and perhaps contribute meaningfully to the evolving cultural landscape.
For more information, visit Africalia.