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Grants for the arts

Grants for the arts. Adrienne Hart taking part in Dance SCAPES project, Swindon Photo: Kevin Clifford. Arts Council England. Who we are T he national development agency for the A ‘non-departmental public body’ (or Quango )

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Grants for the arts

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  1. Grants for the arts Adrienne Hart taking part in Dance SCAPES project, Swindon Photo: Kevin Clifford

  2. Arts Council England Who we are The national development agency for the A ‘non-departmental public body’ (or Quango) Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sports. But we are not a government department - we have an arms length relationship with the department Our missionAchieve great art to everyone by championing, developing and investing in artistic experiences that enrich people’s lives. We have a 10-year strategic plan to enable us to achieve Great arts for everyone.

  3. Achieving Great Arts for Everyone: our goals Talent and artistic excellence are thriving and celebrated More people experience and are inspired by the arts The arts are sustainable, resilient and innovative The arts leadership and workforce are diverse and highly skilled Every child and young person has the opportunity to experience the richness of the arts

  4. What does Grants for the arts fund? Debbie Fionn Barr taking part in Dance SCAPES project, Dorset Photo: Kevin Clifford

  5. What does it fund? Individuals Arts organisations Projects that use the arts in their work Time limited arts-related activities that: Engage people in England Help artists and arts organisations in England carry out their work No deadlines- a rolling programme. Turnaround between 6-12 weeks

  6. Who does it fund? Individuals Includes artists, performers, promoters, presenters, curators, producers, writers, groups of individuals and other individuals working in the arts Grants normally range from £1,000 minimum to £30,000 and can cover activities lasting up to three years Average grant in 2010/11 was £8,178

  7. Who does it fund? Organisations Includes arts organisations, local authorities, public organisations, partnerships, collectives, national organisations and organisations whose activity is not arts-related, including voluntary and community groups and groups of organisations Grants normally range from £1,000 up to £100,000 and can cover activities lasting up to three years Average grant 2010/11 – £34,374

  8. What does it fund? National activities National touring projects (but bear in mind Strategic Touring fund) Activities of national significance Grants for national activities normally range from £10,000 up to £200,000 Average grant size 2010/11 - £67,900

  9. What does it not fund? What you cannot apply for Activities that do not benefit people in England or that do not help artists and arts organisations in England Buying equipment and instruments which do not provide public benefit, either immediately or in the longer term, or where the person applying does not have an artistic track record Self-promotional activities which do not provide public benefit, either immediately or in the longer term, or where the person applying does not have an artistic track record Activities in a formal education setting for statuary educational purposes necessary by law Film projects – other than artists moving image

  10. What does it fund? Arts-related activities including: Public art, performances, exhibitions events etc Professional development and training, including fellowship and Research and Development projects Organisational development Residencies Touring

  11. Making an application How to make your application eligible A balanced budget (that is, your income and spending (expenditure) must be the same, including how much you are asking for from Arts Council England) A written proposal following the headings asked for in ‘How to apply’ (you must use these headings or your application will not be eligible to be assessed) A CV (if you are applying as an individual)

  12. Making an application Top three ineligibility reasons are: Not enough information on which to assess your application - follow the prompts in the application guidance (more later) Unbalanced budget check the information sheet on how to complete the budget Retrospective funding funding requested for activity that had already taken place. We strongly recommend that you plan for your activity to start no earlier than seven days after the date you can expect us to make a decision.

  13. Making an application Demand for Arts Council England grants There is high demand for Arts Council England grants and it is not able to fund all good applications 35% Success rate 11/12 in London – lowestin England Average amount requested is growing each year – Arts Council England counsels managing expectation Have a plan B…

  14. Making an application Partnership funding You need to find a minimum of 10% of the total cost of your activity from other income sources For projects which relate to other sectors for example health, education, social exclusion, Arts Council England expects other agencies to be providing significant amounts of partnership funding In very special circumstances Arts Council England will provide a grant for the total cost of your activity. You must explain in your written proposal what your special circumstances are, otherwise your application may not be eligible to be assessed

  15. The Assessment Criteria Four Criteria Quality of the artistic activity and the impact it will have on the people experiencing it or its on-going effect on artistic practice (or both) How the public will engage with the activity, immediately or in the longer term How the activity will be managed and its on-going effect on the applicant How realistic the activity is financially, and its future effect

  16. The assessment process Offer Reject Contract Grant monitoring Feedback

  17. Offers and Rejections In writing Offer Offer letter or contract Monitoring conditions Acknowledgment guidelines Reject Summary only Feedback available

  18. Top tips Remember – Great Art for Everyone Apply in plenty of time Follow the prompts in the guidance notes Don’t bury essential information in appendices Factsand detail – don’t waffle Explain the figures in your budget Talk to your local authority – name the officer Check for any relevant information sheets Call/mail the Enquires helpline for advice if you get stuck

  19. Grants for the arts acknowledgement You must acknowledge your Arts Council England grant / National Lottery funding in any press release, interview, public statement or event speech that is related to the project we are funding. You must also use the Lottery grant award logo according to our guidelines: The logos and brand guidelines are all available from our website. www.artscouncil.org.uk/grantawardlogo

  20. Summary • Open access, no deadlines • 6 & 12 week turnaround • Competitive process • Information on websitewww.artscouncil.org.uk • Enquiries 0845 300 6200 • shira.hess@artscouncil.org.uk Good luck!

  21. Thank you www.artscouncil.org.uk

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