Grants for the arts are for arts activities that engage people in England, or that help artists and arts organisations carry out their work.
They are for activities carried out over a set period and which engage people in England in arts activities, and help artists and arts organisations in England carry out their work. Grants for the arts is funded by the National Lottery.
Changes to Grants for the arts
In 2010 we will make some improvements to the Grants for the arts application process. These will include:
- the ability to submit applications online
- increasing the number of projects that get a decision within six weeks
- assessment of applications and monitoring of grants by a highly experienced and knowledgeable team bases in a Grants for the arts centre in Manchester
There will be no changes to our eligibility criteria or to our assessment criteria for Grants for the arts.
However, in order to ensure implementation is as efficient and seamless as possible we will not be accepting new applications to Grants for the arts for a period of six weeks between Monday 18 January 2010 and Friday 26 February.
We will accept applications up to 5pm on Friday 15 January 2010. We will then start accepting applications again from Monday 1 March 2010.
For more information, please see Changes to Grants for the arts.
Grants for the arts application materials
The latest version of the application pack includes:
- a simpler application form
- enhanced guidance on how to apply
- revised details of how we will assess your application
- further information about other sources of funding
To request a copy of the Grants for the arts application pack, please contact our enquiries team on 0845 300 6200.
