Capital
Discover our funding programmes and development resources to support capital projects
CIP updates
Capital Investment Programme
The Capital Investment Programme supports cultural organisations to adjust buildings and equipment so that they can operate safely post-pandemic and improve access, seize on technological opportunities, and reduce environmental impact.
Round 2 is now open
The portal for Expressions of Interest is now closed
Portal for full application opens: 12pm (midday), Tuesday 25 July
Portal for full application closes: 12pm (midday), Tuesday 3 October
Who can apply?
Cultural organisations based in England. If you’re a museum, you’ll need to be Accredited or working towards Accreditation.
How much can you apply for?
You can apply for a minimum of £100,000 and a maximum of £750,000.
How to apply
Read the Guidance for Applicants >
Download an easy read version >
BSL version will be available shortly
Watch the webinar
We hosted a webinar on Friday 9 June to talk more about the fund and answer your questions.
Capital Investment Programme
Round 1
We invested £22.7 million in 66 organisations to improve their infrastructure.
Download a spreadsheet of all the investment we’ve made under the Capital Investment Programme.
Building excellence in the cultural sector
Building excellence in the cultural sector
Download the guide and take a look at the case studies designed help those setting out on construction projects to develop inspiring and sustainable buildings for the future.
As part of our strategy for 2020-2030, Let’s Create, capital investment remains an important tool in helping build cultural communities.
Capital case studies
Capital case studies
Discover inspiring stories of how cultural organisations have thrived, setting new standards for sustainability and inclusivity.
From place-based stories to building excellence, find out more about how the fund helps helps creative and cultural organisations adjust their buildings and equipment, improve access, implement new technology, and reduce environmental impact.
Capital Investment Funding: Case studies
Resources
The guide sets out best practice to support organisations in identifying and removing the barriers that may exist in their physical environment.
This report contains the main evaluation findings for our Strategic Capital Programme (2012-2018) and is part of a suite of four documents that are designed to be read independently or as a set.
These resources have been collated to support those involved in the development of culture or heritage bids for the Levelling Up Fund.
