National Lottery Project Grants

Arts Council England
Ongoing

Funding

£1,000 – £100,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

National Lottery Project Grants provide funding between £1,000 and £100,000 for arts, libraries, and museums projects in England. You can apply for money to create new work, go on tour, develop audiences, or build resilience. Individual artists, community groups, and cultural organisations can apply. Applications are always open with no set deadlines. You must be based in England or your project must mainly benefit people in England. The funding comes from the National Lottery and is managed by Arts Council England.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be based in England or primarily benefit people in England
Who is this for?

This grant is for individual artists, community groups, cultural organisations, libraries, and museums in England. Your project must be based in England or mainly benefit people living in England. It covers a wide range of arts and cultural activities.

Regions

Full details from Arts Council England

Open access funding programme for arts, libraries, and museums projects. Available to individual artists, community organisations, and cultural organisations. Projects can include creating new work, touring, audience development, building resilience, and more. Applications between £1,000 and £100,000 are always open.

How to apply

Applications are always open with no set deadlines. You apply through Arts Council England's online system. Check their website for the application portal and guidance.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026