The Arts Council England has launched a new round of their Creative People and Places National Portfolio Fund. The Fund aims to support arts projects in places where involvement in the arts is significantly below the national average.
Grants of between £750,000 and £1 million are available to bring creative opportunities to communities in 142 eligible locations not currently engaging with the arts.
The Arts Council is keen to encourage long-term collaborations between local communities and arts organisations, museums, libraries and local authorities.
Match funding of 15% is required. Activities must be delivered over three years and start on the 1st April 2026.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on the 16th January 2025.
National Portfolio Creative People and Places funding 2026-29 | Arts Council England
