Arts Council Project Grants

Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants is a funding programme for arts, museums and libraries projects.

Project Grants is always open for applications between £1,000 and £100,000.

Projects can range from creating and delivering creative and cultural activity to projects which have a longer-term positive impact, such as organisational development, research and development, and sector support activity.

There are three ways to apply for grants being:

• Projects for £30,000 and under
• Projects for between £30,001 and £100,000
• Projects over £100,001

Applications and criteria will vary depending on the level of grant applying for.

More information can be found on their website.

Individuals and organisations can apply to National Lottery Project Grants for £1,000 or more. Anyone who applies to Project Grants needs to:

• be based within (live in or have a business address in) England or the wider UK
• be at least 18 years old (organisations must have an accountable person who is at least 18)

Important information for individuals:

• if you’re applying in your capacity as an individual you will need a UK individual bank account in the exact name you’re applying in
• if you’re applying as a sole trader on behalf of your business or company you will need a UK individual or business bank account in the exact name you’re applying in

Important information for organisations:

• All organisations need to have a UK bank account in the exact name you’re applying in (the organisation’s name), with two signatories. A signatory is someone that is authorised to make transactions and manage an
  account, for example can sign cheques.
• Limited companies and registered charities need to have a registered office in the UK.
• They will accept applications from organisations working as a consortium, partnership, network or group.
• For non-constituted consortiums or groups, one organisation must act as the lead organisation and send them the application. If the application goes on to be successful, this organisation would be accountable for the grant.

By organisation they mean:

• a group of people working towards a common goal
• they must have a governing document that covers the type of project being applied for
• for example charities, limited companies or unincorporated groups

Other eligibility criteria may apply. Please follow this link to the Arts Council website for more guidance.