Cultural Development Fund: Round One
This fund aims to boost local growth and productivity, and regenerate communities through capital investment in place-based cultural and creative initiatives. It is from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), with a budget of £15 million available in this round for 2020-21.
Successful applicants 2019/20
Successful applicants 2019/20
Learn more about the five successful applicants to the first round of the Cultural Development Fund: Grimsby, the Kent Thames Estuary, Plymouth, Wakefield and Worcester.
About the fund
About the fund
The fund is for towns and cities outside of London who want to make the most of culture’s contribution to their local economy but need investment in physical infrastructure to accelerate and maximise impact.
The £15 million budget for this round includes £12 million for capital (asset) activity, with £3 million for supporting resource (project) activity.
£2 million - £5 million
Partnerships and consortia based outside of London can apply; it is expected that this will be led by a local authority, Local Enterprise Partnership, or other appropriate body.
Questions? Get in touch
Questions? Get in touch
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