We are dedicated to supporting cultural initiatives that enrich our community and bring culture to life. If you're an artist, creator, organisation, or simply someone with a passion for fostering cultural vibrancy, you're in the right place.
On this page, you'll find a range of funding sources designed to support projects that align with the spirit of CultureDale. From our own funds, which will go live in stages throughout the Year of Culture, to information on external support, we're committed to providing resources that help turn your cultural aspirations into reality.
Let's work together to make Calderdale's Year of Culture an exceptional celebration of creativity, diversity, and community. Your vision deserves the support it needs, and we're here to help you bring it to life.
Our Opportunities
We may also promote Calderdale Council and Community Foundation for Calderdale grants in this section. Please check the details of each item before contacting us.
CultureDale Conversation Sculpture Bench Trail
We are seeking experienced public realm artists with a visual arts sculptural practice to create 5 bench sculptures within Manor Heath Park to provide focal points that encourage conversation, reflection, and social cohesion. Read the full guidance document linked below.
CultureDale Closing Celebration: Activity & Event Callout
We are offering groups £500 - or more if working in collaboration - to help you host an event, activity, or workshop this April as part of the grand finale of CultureDale and to celebrate 50 years of Calderdale. Fill out the form linked below to apply.
CultureDale Beacons Artist Callout
We are seeking experienced public realm artists with a visual arts practice to create three impactful outdoor light installations in Todmorden, Brighouse, and Halifax as part of closing celebrations for the Year of Culture. The installations will work as standalone pieces responding to the theme of the project: BEACON – working with light and space as an integral feature; they should also reflect the landscape, architecture and the heritage of local people. Please read the callout document below for more information.
External Funding
Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund
Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund
The Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership (YPIP) project has an £800k funding pot to support additional exploration into innovative approaches to policy around inclusive growth and living sustainably in a greener economy. Seed corn projects can apply for up to £10k and larger projects up to £50. Learn more at the link below.
National Lottery Awards for All
National Lottery Awards for All
National Lottery are offering funding from £300 to £20,000 to support projects of up to two years that deliver a new or existing community cohesion activity. Learn more about eligibility on their website below.
Rural England Prosperity Fund
Rural England Prosperity Fund
The Rural England Prosperity Fund is open for applications for capital grants for a variety of investment priorities in rural areas. These include investment in rural SMEs; developing the visitor economy; building capacity for local community groups and more. See the full list in the document linked below.
Supporting Grassroots Music Fund
Supporting Grassroots Music Fund
Grants of up to £40,000 for projects up to three years in length that support the Grassroots Music Sector can now be applied for through Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants.
Create Growth Programme
Create Growth Programme
The Create Growth Programme is designed to support the development of creative industries with high-growth potential across England.
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has secured funding as part of this programme, offering a bespoke package of business support targeted at high-growth potential creative industries businesses in West Yorkshire.
This programme will run from April 2024 to March 2025, with face-to-face and online sessions.
Learn more about eligibility and register your interest below.
National Lottery Project Grants
National Lottery Project Grants
Offering grants of up to £100,000 for arts, libraries and museums projects.
Currently prioritising Supporting Grassroots Music, Museum Unlocking Collections and Universal Library Offers projects.
Youth Music Funding
Youth Music Funding
The Youth Music Network is offering funding across the UK through their different grant programmes, including the the Incubator Fund, the NextGen Fund, the Trailblazer Fund and Catalyser Fund.
These funds are generally targeted towards organisations that support children and young people facing barriers to make, learn and earn in music, as well as young creatives looking to make their ideas a reality.
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