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 Windows of Wonder
CultureDale are looking to pair local businesses with Calderdale-based artists to create art that will bring joy to our highstreets during the last three months of our Year of Culture. If you are a Calderdale-based business or local artist who would like to get involved, please click on the heading above to learn more and email us your expression of interest answers.
Micro Commissions for Disabled Artists
Calderdale Council is funding £1000 grants for disabled artists to develop their work. See the full eligibility criteria on the attached guidance document and apply at the link below. An information session for this fund will be held on 21 January 2025 at The Space, Rastrick - see our events page for more information on this session.
External Funding
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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