Collaboration for Inclusive Arts Grants
In 2017, the British Council and the National Culture and Arts Foundation (NCAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for a fruitful partnership. Since then, these organizations have actively worked together on various inclusion-related initiatives.
Inclusive Arts Grant: Empowering Taiwanese Creatives
In 2018, NCAF introduced the ‘Inclusive Arts Grant’ to inspire Taiwanese art groups and practitioners. The grant’s purpose is to foster inclusive arts that address aging-related concerns and contribute to professional arts and cultural programs for the elderly. This initiative aligns with NCAF’s overarching goal of ‘Arts for Everyone.’
International Project – Taiwan-UK Collaboration
Beginning in 2019, the British Council and NCAF jointly launched the ‘International Project – Taiwan-UK Collaboration.’ This project’s primary objective is to share international experiences and connections, thereby expanding the horizons of inclusive arts development.
How to Apply
Application period: 1-16 October 2023
To apply, complete the online application form on the NCAF website between October 1 and 16, 2023. Please be aware that the NCAF application platform is available in Mandarin only.
For the ‘International Project – Taiwan-UK Collaboration,’ submissions are exclusively open to Taiwanese artists and art groups. UK artists, art groups, or organizations collaborating with Taiwanese partners must provide a brief introduction and a letter of intent.
Inclusive Arts Grantees for ‘International Project—Taiwan-UK Collaboration’
2019 Grantee: Godot Theatre Company
Project: ‘Curious Shoes bespoke performance: training workshops and field research in Taiwan.’
2020 Grantees: Chuang Kai-Wen and B.DANCE
Chuang Kai-Wen’s project: ‘Intergenerational Dance Project’ in collaboration with Barrowland Ballet in Scotland.
B.DANCE’s project: ‘Infinite Life Journey – Floating Flowers’ in collaboration with Step-Out Arts in London and Dance Base in Scotland.
