ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

Who they support

Arts Council England works to get great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people's lives. As the national development agency for the arts we support a range of artistic activities, acting as an independent body at arm's length from government. 'Achieving great art for everyone' is our 10-year strategic framework for the arts.

• The average annual spending of grantees has been £4 million
• The average age of charities supported has been 24 years.

Grant criteria

Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants

Application procedure

On 22 July they will be open again for applications, with a budget of £59.8 million available until April 2021. They have prioritised reopening this programme to help fund independent organisations, creative practitioners and freelancers as quickly as possible.