Arts Funding

Funding bodies that may be suitable for Arts related projects

This funding was available when last updated, please contact the funding body or follow the web links below to see further information on applying for the funding and to check the suitability for your project. Coming soon, receive updates on new funding available subscribe to the Arts Development E-Newsletter.

Last Updated 13.07.2011

Local

Ribble Valley Borough Council, Recreation / Culture Grants

Providing voluntary organisations with support for projects and events that enhance recreational and cultural provision within the Ribble Valley.

Contact Chief Executives Department, Council Offices, Church Walk, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2RA email olwen.heap@ribblevalley.gov.uk telephone Olwen Heap 01200 414408 or Chris Hughes 01200 414479

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The Craven Trust

Gives grants (generally £100 - £1000) to community groups in Waddington. More information...

Regional

Lancashire County Council, Grant Aid for Arts Projects

Providing grant support for creative work that contributes to the overall development of the arts in Lancashire. Supporting arts organisations and development initiatives. Does not consider applications from individuals, however are keen to discuss ideas to develop them if possible. More information...

Lancashire County Council, Environmental Projects

The County Council is sometimes able to provide grants or funding towards practical environmental projects that are proposed by the residents of Lancashire. More information...

Lancashire County Developments Limited (LCDL)

LCDL is Lancashire County Council's economic development company and they support businesses and help boost investment within the county. More information...

Lancashire Environmental Fund

The Lancashire Environmental Fund is a body enrolled with the Governments regulatory body ENTRUST to provide landfill tax funding for a wide variety of projects to improve environment and bring community benefits throughout the county of Lancashire. More information...

National

Arts Council England

Fund Arts activities that engage people in England, or that help artists and organisations carry out their work. Grants for the Arts is the main open application process for Arts Council Funding. Other funds are available including, Digital Research and Development Fund for Arts and Culture,  Take it Away - helping 18 - 25 year olds buy an instrument with an interest free loan of up to £2,000. More information...

Clore Duffield Foundation

A foundation that is a grant-making charity whichconcentrates its support on cultural learning, creating learning spaces within arts and heritage organisations, more information...

Heritage Lottery Fund

Using money raised through the National lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund gives grants to sustain and transform our heritage with grants from £3,000 to over £5 million. More information...

Big Lottery Fund

Big gives out millions of pounds from National Lottery to good causes. Their money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment. More information...

 Awards for All

A lottery grants scheme aimed at local communities. They award grants of between £500 and £5,000 in a simple and straightforward way. More information...