Arts

Information on arts funding from major bodies and specialist programmes. Coverage spans individual artist grants, museum funding and creative industry support schemes.

British Council Grants to Artists

UK visual artists can get grants from the British Council to help fund exhibitions and work abroad.

Climbing and Mountaineering Grants

Get funding for climbing expeditions through grants from the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and British Mountaineering Council.

Foyle Foundation Grants

UK charities can apply for Foyle Foundation grants in arts, learning, and other fields, with separate schemes for larger and smaller organisations.

Global Curriculum Project Grants

DFID grants help UK schools fund joint curriculum projects with partner schools across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Grants for Eco-friendly Cars

The UK government is protecting a £43 million grant scheme to help drivers afford electric and hybrid cars from January 2011.

Grants for Museums

Museums can apply for grants of up to £80,000 per year to buy artwork, rare books, archaeological finds and other collection items.

New Cinema Fund

The BFI Filmmaking Fund offers between 15-20% of production budgets for documentaries, pilots and low-budget features from new filmmakers.

Receiving an ARTS Grant

How British artists can access funding through Arts Council England grants to promote their work.

What Is the Arts Council and How Can It Help Me?

Arts Council England provides funding and support for artists and communities through government money and National Lottery grants.