The fund offers grants of up to £5,000 for projects that deliver clear economic benefits within Stroud district, and I thought it may be of interest to some of the organisations, businesses and individuals represented on the Cultural Panel, as well as your wider networks.
In particular, the fund could support projects such as:
Creative and cultural businesses looking to grow or develop new opportunities
Skills and training programmes for creatives
Studio, workshop or creative workspace improvements
Festivals, events, performances and other cultural activity that generates economic benefits for the district
Equipment purchases, digital projects and accessibility improvements
Organisations do not need to be based within Stroud district to apply, but projects must be delivered within the district and demonstrate benefits for the local economy.
Funding available:
Tier 1: Up to £2,000
Tier 2: £2,001 to £5,000
Round 1 closes on 22 November 2026.
You can find the guidance notes, example projects and application form here:
www.stroud.gov.uk/sustainableeconomyfund
I'd really appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with any creative businesses, artists, freelancers, cultural organisations or community groups who might be interested.
If anyone would like to discuss a potential project, please feel free to get in touch. Enquiries to please contact economic.development@stroud.gov.uk
