£1m Arts and Cultural Fund opens for applications

Posted on: January 12, 2022

Our new £1 million fund set up to support Essex’s art and culture sector has opened for applications today (Tuesday 4th January). The Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund will offer artists and cultural organisations grants from £2,500 to £30,000 to deliver projects.

It will support projects across the creative sectors and is open to individual artists, co-operatives, community groups, charities, community interest companies, social enterprises, private and public organisations.

Since the fund was announced, over 100 artists and cultural organisations have expressed an interest. Applications can now be made at the Explore Essex website.

Graham Butland, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Devolution, the Arts Heritage and Culture, said: “We have been overwhelmed with the response from the artistic and cultural community since we first announced the launch of this new fund, as demonstrated by the sheer number of expressions of interest we have received.

“The Arts and Cultural Fund is open to all and will support the diverse and vibrant communities we have in the county, from grassroots community groups to large organisations. I would encourage everyone who is eligible to apply as a thriving creative sector is part of a strong economy and one which will rejuvenate our high streets.”

Applications can be made until Monday 28th February with the successful grant submissions being announced at the end of March.

Author: Alliance Admin
Posted:
Categories: News

Leave a Reply

Related Posts

The Care Weekender is BACK!

This summer, join Rhiannon Faith Company & Harlow Playhouse for a weekend of FREE, family-friendly fun celebrating care, kindness & community in the heart of Harlow. 💛 🗓️ Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August🕛 12–5PM📍 Playhouse Square, Harlow CM20 1LS Expect:🎶 Live music💃 Dance & shows🍔 Delicious food🤹‍♀️ Family activities🎨 Creative workshops💬 Community vibes ALL
Read more…

Read more...

We’re excited to share that Hope Funds Round 5 is now live – and we’d love to invite you to apply.

This round builds on the success of previous years, offering enhanced support and greater flexibility to help organisations like yours make a lasting impact in the journey to end homelessness. 🌱 About Hopestead Hopestead is a charity committed to ending homelessness together. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and we work in partnership with communities and organisations
Read more…

Read more...

Counselling bursaries available

Renew Counselling is offering a limited number of bursary-funded counselling places for people who are finding life difficult but may struggle to afford support. Sessions are available at our centres in Chelmsford, Basildon and Brentwood. To find out more please contact Renew via info@renew.org.uk or calling 01245 359 353, mentioning our bursary when you get in touch.

Read more...