Arts Council England’s Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) programme is now open for applications, offering grants of up to £12,000 to independent creative practitioners.
The fund supports individuals working across disciplines including dance, theatre, music, visual arts, literature, combined arts and museums practice. It aims to give creatives the time and space to develop ambitious ideas, explore research and development, and take a significant step forward in their practice.
The next application deadline is 12 midday on 2 July 2026.
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