Whose Art, Whose Culture? - Large Grants

About the fund

Grants of £5,000 - £20,000 are available for Salford-based VCSE sector organisations to deliver arts and culture activities and events from September 2026 - March 2027.

What is the purpose of the fund?

Whose Art, Whose Culture? is looking for projects that will celebrate and document arts, culture and heritage in all its forms – going well beyond traditional definitions of what constitutes arts, culture and heritage. 

We are looking for projects that are public-facing and community-based.

Projects should primarily create opportunities for people to come together in publicly accessible spaces. This includes traditional public spaces such as high streets, town centres, parks and civic spaces, as well as community facilities that operate as shared community assets and offer substantial public access. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate how they will engage the wider public and contribute to vibrant, welcoming neighbourhood spaces.

How much can I apply for?

Eligible organisations with a turnover of at least £10,000 in the last financial year can apply for a grant between £5,000 - £20,000 Please note, the size of the grant being applied for should not exceed 50% of your turnover in your previous financial year.

Meet the Funder

Honor from the grants team will be hosting a Meet the Funder online session to talk through the fund and answer any questions.

Please sign up here: https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/form/whose-art-whose-culture-large-mt

How to apply

Read the guidance notes in full to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of the fund. 

To apply, submit a completed application form in advance of the application deadline.

If this is your first time applying to a Salford CVS fund, read this blog which explains a bit more about applying. 

Application deadline

Please submit a completed application to grants@salfordcvs.co.uk before 12pm (noon) Friday 21st August.

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