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Barnsley Council’s Arts & Events team are looking for an artist/s who work with light, sound and immersive installations to bring to life The Yorkshire Roses at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026, our town centre light festival.

Amount not publishedCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)Not stated
Community groupArtistLocal authority

We are looking to commission black creatives in a range of artistic styles from poetry, dance, music, theatre etc, for a Midlands based tour.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
ArtistLocal authority

Call out for Early Years Creatives: Book Babies

Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries

We are looking for two creative practitioners with experience of working with early years children (aged 0-3) and a passion for books and reading.

Amount not publishedCloses in 1 day (24 August 2026)Not stated
Local authority

Digital Artist commission

Wigan Borough Council

Wigan Council is seeking to appoint a Digital Artist to produce a new digital work to introduce Wigan’s identity as part of Wigan Museum’s main gallery development. The commission to be an immersive and imaginative digital art work, a central focus of our reimagined long-term museum exhibition.

Amount not publishedCloses in 21 days (13 September 2026)Not stated
ArtistLocal authority

Public Realm Art Commission

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle City Council is looking to commission artist(s) to deliver a public realm art project next to Hadrian Square in Byker, Newcastle. The aim of the project is to redesign and retrofit the guardrail at the front of the square.

Amount not publishedCloses in 14 days (6 September 2026)Not stated
IndividualArtistLocal authority

October Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home October Fund Overview This fund offers grants from £1,000 up to £10,000 for projects delivering sporting, social, educational or other community activities in Waterbeach and/or Landbeach. Grants can be awarded towards running costs and/or small capital items. Last year this fund awarded £11,478

Up to £10kCloses 1 February 2027Not stated
Local authorityFaith organisation

French Farm Wind Farm Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home French Farm Wind Farm Community Fund Overview Grants of up to £4,000 are available for community projects benefitting residents in eligible parishes within 5km of French Farm Wind Farm, Peterborough. Who can apply? Non-profit organisations Maximum grant Up to £4,000 Eligible area Parishes of Bo

Up to £4,000Closes 1 August 2027Not stated
CharityLocal authorityFaith organisation

Humber Gateway Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Object of the Fund To support voluntary and community sector organisations deliver projects that improve the lives of people living in North East Lincolnshire. About the Grants • We aim to distribute approximately £40,000 a year. • Grants may be from £200 to £2,500. • A shorter application form is a

£200 – £2,500No published deadlineNot stated
CharityVoluntary organisationIndividualSchool+2 more

The Big Lincolnshire Welcome Fund supports displaced Ukrainian families and individuals living in Lincolnshire, to feel welcomed and integrated into their new surroundings. Grants are available for essential items and are based on the individual’s need or requirement personal to them. However, fundi

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
IndividualSchoolLocal authority

Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Object of the Fund The Object of the Fund is to support projects that improve the lives of people living in communities located within 3km of the landfall location near Anderby Creek, 5km of the onshore substation location near Bicker Fen. Closing date: 1st February and 1st August Fund overview The

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
SchoolLocal authorityFaith organisationPartnership+1 more

Laceby Solar Farm

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

The Object of the Fund The Object of the Fund is to support volunteer led not-for-profit projects that improve the lives of people living in Laceby, Irby, Riby, Barnoldby le Beck, Bradley, Aylesby and Beelsby, North East Lincolnshire. About the Fund We aim to distribute £64,400 a year. Applicants ca

Up to £64kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualSchoolLocal authority+2 more

Bicker Wind Farm Trust

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Object The Object of the Trust is to promote renewable and efficient energy and not-for- profit projects that conserve or improve the environment within a ten-mile radius of Bicker Fen in the Borough of Boston, although priority may be given to projects within five miles. Guidelines Generally, grant

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualSchoolLocal authority

Home Oil Crisis & Resilience Fund: Support with heating oil costs Overview Grants of up to £400 are available for individuals and families living in Cambridgeshire who rely on oil to heat their homes and water, and are struggling to do so in light of significant rises in oil costs. The fund is rolli

Up to £400Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
Voluntary organisationIndividualLocal authority

Strengthening Worcestershire Fund

Worcestershire Community Foundation

Worcestershire Community Foundation is launching a new funding programme to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county. The aim of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund is to support disadvantaged local communities continuing to experience the ongoin

£2,000 – £5,000Closes 23 September 2026Not stated
CharityIndividualSchoolLocal authority+1 more

Arts Council England Let’s Create Jubilee Fund

Worcestershire Community Foundation

The Let’s Create Jubilee Fund will support voluntary and community groups to develop creative and cultural activities as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022. The fund has been created by Arts Council England (ACE) with funds from the National Lottery. The fund is open to v

£750 – £10kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityLimited companyIndividualArtist+2 more

Covid Impact Fund

Worcestershire Community Foundation

We are pleased to be partnering with Worcestershire County Council to offer the opportunity to support community services to apply for a grant to help support vulnerable households and families with children, particularly those affected by the ongoing impacts of the COVID pandemic where alternative

Up to £50kRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityCICCommunity groupIndividual+2 more

Winter Grant Scheme

Worcestershire Community Foundation

Partnering with Worcestershire County Council and District Councils (in the south of the County), Worcestershire Community Foundation are allocating grants to Voluntary and Community Sector organisations reaching vulnerable households in Worcester City, Wychavon and Malvern Hills Districts. Deadline

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
Voluntary organisationLocal authority

Strengthening Worcestershire Fund 2025

Worcestershire Community Foundation

Worcestershire Community Foundation is launching a new round of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county. Round 2 of the Fund opens on Tuesday 15th July 2025. The aim of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund

£2,000 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityIndividualSchoolLocal authority+1 more

Community Capacity Fund

Oxfordshire Community Foundation

Community Capacity Fund ** Coming autumn 2026** Amounts available: £5,000 - £20,000 Group annual income: Under £1 million Type of cost: Ongoing running costs, project, capital and promotional costs Closing date: Coming autumn 2026 Desired outcomes for this grants round The Community Capacity grants

Up to £1mRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityCICIndividualLocal authority

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund

Oxfordshire Community Foundation

The Didcot Powerhouse Fund The Didcot Powerhouse Fund, launched at the end of 2021, invites grant applications from charities and organisations providing support to the wider Didcot community. Grants are offered annually and are themed. Amounts available: £1,000-£10,000. Small grants of up to £500 m

£5,000 – £750kCloses 11 January 2027Not stated
CharityCICCommunity groupIndividual+1 more