The standard conditions for grants set out the legal relationship between Arts Council England and recipients of the Arts Council's grant funding.

The conditions apply to all Grants for the Arts and Managed Funds  grants given by the Arts Council, and should be read along with other documents that set out the responsibilities of grant recipients (including the legally binding grant guidance found on this site which is applicable to grants made before 1 November 2010).

The conditions are available in three versions:

If you would like a copy of the standard conditions applicable to grants made before 1 November 2006, please contact our Legal Services Team at legal.services@artscouncil.org.uk

Please note that different conditions apply for other grants such as capital or regular funding.

The standard conditions for grants are also available in Braille, in large print, on audio CD and in various electronic formats. Please contact us if you need any of these.

Legally binding grant guidance

In addition to the standard conditions for grants, those who receive grants from the Arts Council must also meet all responsibilities set out in the legally binding grant guidance relevant to the funded activity.

Diversity and equal opportunities

You should follow best practice in this area by referring to the Commission for Equality and Human Rights and any other relevant organisation.

Safeguarding: protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Please also read our guidance on protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Grant award logo acknowledgement

If you or your organisation receives funding from us, we require you to acknowledge this by using the correct grant award logo in line with our guidelines.