The Arts Society Grants
Funding
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Location
North West England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
The Arts Society Grants support projects that help people access the arts and strengthen local cultural activities. The fund also helps develop skills in arts and heritage sectors. Only UK-registered charities can apply. Your charity must have an annual turnover under £1 million. Your main work must be in arts, crafts, or heritage. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Annual turnover must be less than £1 million
- Main activity must be in arts, crafts, or heritage sectors
- Must be UK-registered charity
This grant is for small UK-registered charities working in arts, crafts, or heritage. Your charity must have an annual turnover under £1 million. It is not for businesses, individuals, or charities working in other sectors.
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Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support projects and activities that enable access to the arts, strengthen local cultural activity, and help develop skills across the arts and heritage sectors.Who can apply? UK-registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £1 million whose main activity is in the arts, crafts, and heritage sectors, can…
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