Arts and Culture News

At the beginning of March, we closed our Grants for the Arts fund and opened a new fund in its place called Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants.

The funds are very similar - the main difference is that we've expanded the eligibility criteria, so Project Grants supports a larger range of projects, with and increased budget. Find out more 

How do I apply?
In the same way you could for Grants for the Arts. Don't worry if you've already started planning an application: If your project was eligible for Grants for the Arts, it is for Project Grants. How to apply 

Across 2018-22 we’re also going to launch a number of new development funds. The first is Developing your Creative Practice, aimed at supporting independent creative practitioners. It opens on 12 April.

Get the facts

Want to know what the fund is about, who it's for and how you can apply? Get everything you need to know right here 

The lifeblood of our sector

Simon Mellor, our Deputy CEO, blogs on why we’re adding this new fund to our body of development funds and how it will support individuals. Read it here