अर्थ प्रणाली 
Kathmandu . The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund (CPF) is pleased to announce a new round of grant funding in 17 countries, including Nepal, to primarily protect cultural heritage at risk from conflict and climate change.
The Cultural Protection Fund is now in its tenth year and has supported work in Nepal to empower communities and safeguard heritage that connects people to history, identity, and each other.
Recent projects in Nepal supported under this fund,
1. Preservation and revival of Maithil women’s wall painting and sculpting arts, Janakpur Women’s Development Center. Grant Award: £50,000.
2. Towards Protecting the Cultural Heritage in the High Himalayas of the Shey Phoksundo National Park of Dolpo-ICOMOS Nepal, Grant Award: £36,908.
3. Safeguarding the Kusunda (The Ban Rajas) Language and Culture for Future Generations, Archive Nepal, Grant Award: £45,963.
4. Preservation of Indigenous Food Heritage in Nepal -National Indigenous Women’s Federation (NIWF), Grant Award: £50,000.
Rustom Mody, Country Director Nepal at British Council, said: “Cultural heritage carries the stories, traditions and identity of our communities, and protecting it is vital for future generations.
With grants of up to £500k, we aim to support individuals and institutions working to preserve cultural heritage, while strengthening their skills, building international connections, and enabling them to play a leading role in shaping the future of cultural protection.”
Critical Dates for Applicants
The Expressions of Interests for CPF close on Monday 20 July 2026 at 23:59 BST. Applicants are strongly advised to consult the official 2026 application guidance and comprehensive FAQs, available on the Cultural Protection Fund website, prior to submission.
Funding & Eligibility
Projects must protect cultural heritage at risk in one or more of the following countries:
• South Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan
• MENA: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia or Yemen
• East Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania or Uganda
Organisations can apply for grants of up to £500k. For the full application guidelines and links to apply, visit the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund website.
