Together Gloucester welcomes all that want to play a part in shaping Gloucester to help local talent grow and support communities. As part of this, we are offering pots of money to support local people plan exciting events that they really care about the city.

Applications Open: 16 April – 19 May

We are offering 5 Artist Bursaries for artists aged 30 and under, to work with an established artist mentor.

Deadline EXTENDED - Applications open until 22nd February!

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) has just launched a Greener Gloucestershire climate change community fund to help reduce carbon emissions within communities.

Closing date: Monday 26th February

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with an understanding of co-creation and national networks to help secure the future of the co-creating change network and lead us into the next stage of our journey.

Application deadline: Rolling deadline. Expressions of interest no later than 14th February 2024

We're excited to be reopening our new Youth-led creativity funding in early February and we'll be hosting a Q&A webinar for organisations interested in applying.

The webinar will take place on 7 February from 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Dementia choirs, musical activities for carers, and other initiatives supporting people through music will be able to apply for multi-year grants of either £1000 or £2000 per year. There will also be one larger grant of £500,000 for a Centre of Excellence.

Accepting applications until 22 December 2023

Stroud District Council has been awarded £100,000 for 2023-24 and £300,000 for 2024-25. The fund aims to address specific challenges affecting rural businesses and communities. For community organisations, the fund is seeking to invest in activities that enhance physical, cultural and social ties and amenities.

Applications for Rural Grants are open until 28th February 2025

To apply, organisations must be located in eligible rural areas within the Stroud district, as defined by DEFRA

We've been asked to share this information and encourage interested organisations/individuals to apply. The deadline for applications is 30 October 2023. Grants between £10,000 and £15,000 are available to organisations or individuals holding an event in Gloucester.

Please apply to the Cheltenham Health and Wellbeing Grant Fund 2023 to help improve the health and wellbeing of local residents and the communities they live in.

Applications close 1 November

Cheltenham Borough

Did you know that Gloucester City Council can support you with funding for your event?

Applications Open: Monday 18 September and Close: Monday 30 October

All applicants contacted: Thursday 30 November (subject to approval by the cabinet)

The Visual Arts Sector currently has very little data or information about artists and art workers based in the South West, their needs, experiences and working situations. VASW has developed a new Annual Survey so that we can gather this information to advocate for better conditions and investment in the Visual Arts. 

Complete the survey (takes approx 15mins)
Deadline to complete the survey: 31st October 2023 

Online

Are you interested in some bid writing or looking for work experience of this kind in the arts/producing?

Then Artlift are looking for you…

The government’s Million Hours Fund to deliver opportunities for young people to access sports, arts and skills development this summer: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/youth-services-set-to-benefit-over-summer-through-anti-social-behaviour-action-plan

Are you an artist with access needs looking to make an application to Arts Council?

The Developing Your Creative Practice Grant [DYCP] is currently open and this free support is available for disabled and / or neurodivergent artists.

We would like to invite you to our next network meeting focusing on funding and local opportunities.

Monday 25th September, 6-7.30pm at The Bottle of Sauce

Meeting new people to help you with the next step of your career can be tricky - we’ve done the hard work for you and gathered a room full of experts that you really should meet. From photographers and suppliers to funders, gallerists to business advice - there’s somebody for you to meet.

Thursday 6th July, 10:30am - 12pm. Free. Booking Essential

Main Gallery, New Brewery Arts

A webinar for people and organisations who specialise in Visual Arts to learn about Arts Council England's National Lottery Project Grants.

Fri, 30 Jun 2023, 10:30 - 11:30 (BST) - FREE

This is an online event

Have you got a project idea that a grant could bring to life?

This years grant application closes October 2023

Founded in 1979 by His Majesty King Charles III, The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund (PWCF) award grants to good causes in the UK, the Commonwealth and Internationally.

Deadline: 20th February 2023

A national micro-commissioning opportunity for disabled artists based in towns and cities across England. A partnership with the Collaborative Touring Network in association with Touretteshero.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 31st January 2023 (10am)

The fund awards grants of up to £2,500 for projects that are helping people living in Gloucestershire who have been worst affected by the increase in the cost of living.

Deadline for applications: Open while funds are available

The South West Enterprise Fund (SWEF) invests in the business initiatives that young people in Gloucestershire are taking to direct and improve their lives.

Applications are ongoing.