We fund arts activities that engage people in England, or that help artists and arts organisations carry out their work. 

We work to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people’s lives. We support a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections.  

Apply for funding

We fund arts activities that engage people in England, or that help artists and arts organisations carry out their work. Find out more about our currently active funding programmes and apply.

Information for funded organisations

Useful information for organisations in receipt of Arts Council funding.

Our investment in the arts and culture

Between 2011 and 2015, we will invest £1.4 billion of public money from government and an estimated £1 billion from the National Lottery. Find out how this money is invested, including information on our funding programmes and why we value the arts.

Funded project case studies

We support a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections. View our funded project case studies.

Other sources of arts funding

Find out more about other sources of arts funding.