28 May 2024
New grants scheme launched to promote arts and culture in West Northamptonshire
Grants of up to £5,000, are available for arts and culture projects or services that address an identified local need and support, enable or facilitate the achievement of one or more of the Council’s strategic aims, objectives or priorities.
To be eligible to apply for this new grant scheme organisations must meet two or more of the following requirements:
- Providing ongoing arts or culture activities for the local community
- Improving the well-being of vulnerable people
- Increasing the number of people accessing arts and culture
- Increasing the number of visitors to West Northamptonshire
- Increasing levels of physical activity through the use of arts and culture activities
The funding is available for new or existing projects and is open to all Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, however priority for funding will be given to those who work with:
- Young people aged 0-16
- Care leavers
- Carers
- Foster carers or adopters
- Older people
- People with disabilities
- People with mental health issues
- People from diverse communities