Emergency Response Funds
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, we made £160 million of emergency funding available for organisations and individuals who needed immediate support. The funds are now closed but below you can find out what they offered and next steps for applicants.
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.
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