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What is Arts Council funding and how can you apply for it?

About this grant

At least 18 years old Have one years’ creative practice experience outside a formal education context (this could include work as a librarian, musician, performing in a dance troupe or circus, exhibiting in an art or non-art setting, performing spoken word, writing for a publication, organising cultural events/programmes, facilitating community art workshops) [...] Since 2018, the DYCP fund has supported over 4,000 creative and cultural practitioners, both individuals and small groups based in England – across music, theatre, dance, visual arts, literature, libraries, combined arts, and museums practice. With the grant, you can apply for funds between £2,000 and £12,000. Unsurprisingly, it is an exceptionally competitive grant, as you can only apply three times a year (whereas with the NLPG you can apply all year round). [...] Charimain Childs: Circus & Performance Development Nina Clark: Music and brand development Romalyn Ante: producing a full collection of poetry The White Pube is also a brilliant resource – they have a whole library of successful applications, including successful NLPGs. ### ✍️ Expert tips for creating a great application ### 1. Create your Grantium account now

Eligibility

  • Both individuals and organisations
  • Creative development opportunities or projects
  • England
  • music
  • theatre
  • dance
  • visual arts
  • literature

How to apply

Create a Grantium account to submit your application, and ensure to do it well in advance as it can take up to 10 days for approval.

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Last verified: 29 March 2026