Covid-19 support
The latest advice, guidance and emergency funding measures the Arts Council, government and several external organisations have put in place to address the Covid-19/coronavirus crisis.
Latest news
Get the details of how lockdown will ease for performing arts and how we're administering the government's Culture Recovery Fund.
Last updated: 23 February 2021
Performing arts roadmap
The Government has set out the principles for easing lockdown in England from now until June 2021. Get the details about the roadmap to ease restrictions for performing arts between April - June 2021 and what that means for you.
Culture Recovery Fund
We're administering two funds as part of the government's Culture Recovery Fund, to help cultural organisations transition back to a viable and sustainable operating model during April-June 2021. The Culture Recovery Fund: Grants Second Round and Culture Recovery Fund: Repayable Finance Round Two are now closed and we're currently assessing the applications to both of these funds.
GRANTS SECOND ROUND REPAYABLE FINANCE
Our investment so far
We’ve invested in four programmes so far through the Government’s landmark Culture Recovery Fund. These are:
- Grants - first round
- Repayable Finance - first round
- Capital Kickstart
- Emergency Grassroots Music Venues
All of these funds are now closed to applications, we've communicated decisions with applicants and we’re in the process of allocating funding awards in stages, as per funding agreements.
GET THE LATEST INVESTMENT DATA
Support from the Arts Council
National Lottery Project Grants is open for applications from individuals, community and cultural organisations. Creatives can step up their work in new ways by applying to Developing Your Creative Practice which will reopen for round 10 in the Spring.
How we're working
We've set out three phases to supporting you through the Covid-19 crisis – they are response, stabilisation and reset. We're also working with the government as part of the Cultural Renewal Taskforce and Sector Working Groups.
Support available
Emergency Response Funds
We made £160 million of emergency funding available for organisations and individuals who needed immediate support. The funds are now closed but if you were awarded emergency funding, find out the next steps below.
Got a question?
Our customer services team are available by email from Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm.
