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Evaluating our Emergency Response Funds

Evaluating our Emergency Response Funds

We commissioned an independent evaluation into the fund’s application process, delivery, and success in protecting jobs and businesses. 

This independent research report by SQW evaluates the Emergency Response Fund’s application process, delivery, and the effects of funding on job and business protection, creative practice, and communities during the early stages of the pandemic.

Front cover of the ERF evaluation report
Photo by Front cover of the ERF evaluation report
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ERF: For individuals

The funds

We made £20 million available to artists, creative practitioners and freelancers who could apply for up to £2,500. We made £50 million available to organisations outside of the National Portfolio who could apply for up to £35,000. We made £90 million available to National Portfolio Organisations and lead Creative People and Places organisations

Photo by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Ronald K Browns Four Corners © Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater / Paul Kolnik
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