There are various sources of funding for making arts projects happen. Take some time to research the right funding for your project. Get to know what funders might be looking for in an application before you begin to write applications.
On this page you will find an introduction to grant schemes you may be able to apply for, as well as more information on where to go to look for other sources of funding.
Nottinghamshire Arts Fund
Run by Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottinghamshire Arts Fund welcomes applications for projects that increase participation in the arts in the County (excludes NottinghamCity). You can apply at any time during year for between £500 and £2500. To find out more about the Nottinghamshire Arts Fund.
To help you understand the kinds of projects we support please take a look at the case studies of projects we have supported in previous years:
Arts Council England , Grant for the arts
Arts Council England is the development body 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.
To find out more visit: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/grants-arts/
GRANTnet
GRANTnet, a straightforward FREE-to-use service from GRANTfinder, can help small businesses, charitable and community groups to find suitable funding.The information on GRANTnet comprises in excess of 5,000 funding schemes that are available in the UK from European and national sources, directed at the public, private, charitable, and voluntary and community sectors. To find out more visit our GRANTnet page.
