Grants - cultural

Arts Council England

Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England.

Grants for the arts are for activities carried out over a set period and which engage people in England in arts activities, and help artists and arts organisations in England carry out their work.

Grants for the arts is funded by the National Lottery.

For more information on cultural grants, please visit the Arts Council website.

Maidstone Borough Council Cultural Grants

Maidstone's Cultural Grant funding for new arts activities, events or projects in Maidstone.

Cultural Grants are awarded twice a year, with application deadlines at the end of March and September.

Cultural Grants Application Form

Email: mailto:artsdevelopment@maidstone.gov.uk

The Ragdoll Foundation

This foundation supports imaginative and innovative projects which promote the development of young children through the arts. Preference is given to projects that apply to children during their early years, although appropriate projects for older children which show promise of developing potential, progress and well-being may also be considered.

The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Funds registered charities operating within the United Kingdom. Most grants are allocated on a one off basis but funding of up to three years may be possible in certain circumstances i.e. new charities.

The main areas of support are: Arts (e.g. arts education for young people); Medical Welfare (e.g. music and art therapy for older and disabled people, support and respite for carers); Environment (e.g. conservation).

Most grants are for between £1,000-£5,000 though occasionally more is granted. Applications are considered in March, July and November. Bidders should write to the Secretary with an outline proposal, or telephone for guidance.

Address: Jane Thorne, Secretary, 1 Savoy Hill, London, WC2R 0BP

Telephone: 020 7420 2600