Arts grants
Information about grants to arts organisations in Nottinghamshire
The Arts Service is currently reviewing its Grant Aid Criteria for the next financial year. Details of the new schemes and application procedures will be available on these web pages in November 08.
Up to March 2009 we are still accepting applications for the Arts Service Community Fund
The aim of the fund is to enable local groups and organisations develop new, high quality and innovative Arts Projects in their communities or provide additional skills for the organisation.
Applications are only accepted from Groups and Organisations resident in the County (excluding the City of Nottingham). The maximum grant awarded is £700.
Previous applicants can re-apply but only for significantly different projects, up to a maximum of two successful applications over three calendar years.
Please be aware we receive many more applications than we can fund.
What we don’t fund:
- Amateur or school productions
- Salaried staff costs
- General administration costs
- Travel costs
- Insurance
- Groups and organisations already in receipt of County Council funding
- Projects which only have minimal arts content
- Projects which are not open to a wide section of the community.
Criteria for applications
Meeting the following criteria does not guarantee grant aid funding. An offer of funding will be solely at the Council’s discretion:
- Applicants are expected to have contacted their District/Borough Councils and applied for other funding to support their project
- The Project involves a Professional Artist(s)
- The Project enhances the skills, knowledge and experience of the people involved
- The Project is open and accessible
- Any venues, schools or community groups cited as partners fully endorse your project.
Download a copy of our Criteria for Community Arts Funding [PDF 57KB] 
Please note: We will not give grants to cover goods or services that you buy or order before you receive our offer letter.
How can I apply?
Download a copy of the Community Initiative Fund application form below in either PDF or Word format:
Community Initiative Fund Application Form [PDF 113KB]
Community Initiative Fund Application Form [WORD 82KB] 
Post it to:
Grant Aid Administrator
Cultural services (Arts)
Nottinghamshire County Council
County Offices
Thoroton Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 5FT
Tel: 0115 977 4424
E-mail: artsadmin@nottscc.gov.uk
Help and advice
It is recommended that you discuss your project prior to submitting an application.
For advice please contact the Arts Service on tel: 0115 977 4589 or e-mail: artsadmin@nottscc.gov.uk
Download the Arts Service's Beginner's Guide to Arts Funding [PDF 953KB]
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