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Updated: 23 July 2026 The Photographers’ Gallery invites applications for a new residency in Derbyshire. Based at Wigwell Lodge, this two-month residency in February - March 2027 is for artists working with expanded photography and digital practices. This is an opportunity to research, experiment an

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

Curatorial Fellowship (Ceramics)

The Burton at Bideford

Thanks to the generous support of The Headley Trust, we are delighted to establish this new Curatorial Fellowship in Ceramics — the first of two Fellowships for early-career curators that will be delivered over the next three years.

Amount not publishedCloses in 17 days (9 September 2026)Not stated
FreelancerIndividualArtist

Are you a creative aged 18–30 ready to take your work further? Whether you want to develop a project, build your skills or grow your network, TIA Elevate gives you a £1,000 project grant plus six weeks of free coaching, specialist mentoring and creative development.

Up to £1,000Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
IndividualArtist

Are you aged 18–30 with a creative idea you want to explore? Maybe you’re ready to take your creativity more seriously but need funding, confidence or support to get started. TIA Emerge gives you a £600 project grant plus free coaching, specialist mentoring and creative development.

Up to £600Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
Individual

WANDERING ROCKS and EARTHY MATTERS has been devised around the relationships of ‘Air, Sea and Soil’, encompassing the Orkney Islands’ remarkable natural environment.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
IndividualArtist

Crewe Station Theatre Co. is looking for actor-musicians to take part in the London Workshop of "The Ivy Benson Story", a new musical play by Charlotte Roscow. This will be the first staged sharing of the piece at a Central London venue: The Club for Acts and Actors in Soho. In person rehearsal...

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
Individual

We're inviting composers to create an original musical response to a sculpture by artist Cecile Elstein. A piece that captures warmth, hope, and renewal. The finished work will be showcased alongside the sculpture at concert and exhibition opportunities. Please email me for photos.

Up to £700Closes in 9 days (1 September 2026)Not stated
IndividualArtist

We are looking for an Evaluation Partner with experience of working across an extended, phased project. The programme will take a “test and learn” approach and be shaped by participant feedback throughout.

Up to £6,000Closes in 21 days (13 September 2026)Not stated
IndividualLocal authority

A new bursary programme to support 20 dance artists with the time, funding and opportunities they need to create ambitious new work and take the next step in their careers.

Up to £40kCloses in 17 days (9 September 2026)Not stated
Individual

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

Inclusive Communities Fund

Worcestershire Community Foundation

The Inclusive Communities Fund aims to reach out to and engage a wide range of grassroots community organisations and groups, with an emphasis on encouraging applications from minority groups of all kinds. Applicants may be experiencing difficulties of many sorts within their communities and wish to

Up to £10kCloses 2 June 2027Not stated
CharityIndividualPartnership

#iwill22

Worcestershire Community Foundation

The #iwill Fund will support social action activities with grants to create opportunities for young people aged 10-20 (or 25 for young people with disabilities) living in Worcestershire to develop their potential and their capacity to significantly contribute to their community. Grants between £1,00

£1,000 – £10kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividual

Harry Cureton Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Harry Cureton Fund Overview The fund offers grants of up to £20,000 to support healthcare in Peterborough and the area covered by Peterborough and Stamford hospitals (postcodes PE1 – PE11). The fund supports both individuals requiring medical equipment and organisations who carry out healthcare

Up to £5,000Closes 1 February 2027Not stated
IndividualHealthcare organisation

Cambridge Street Aid

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Cambridge Street Aid Overview Cambridge Street Aid offers individual grants to help people with a background of living on the city’s streets. The grants provide practical support to help people get off, and stay off, the streets. We work with local charities who can refer individuals for a gran

Up to £750Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityVoluntary organisationIndividualLocal authority

Funding for STEM activities in the North East

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Contact Ross Wilson Ross manages a portfolio of funds for individual, family, and business donors, and has specialist knowledge of community issues in north Northumberland and STEM provision for young people. rpw@communityfoundation.org.uk URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left

£750 – £2,000No published deadlineNot stated
Individual

Passionate About Realising Potential in environmental/green careers

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Contact Elaine Holdsworth Elaine manages a portfolio of funds for individual, family and business donors, and has specialist knowledge around homelessness and women’s organisations. eh@communityfoundation.org.uk X/Twitter This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. First nam(

£750 – £2,000No published deadlineNot stated
Individual

Contact Elaine Holdsworth Elaine manages a portfolio of funds for individual, family and business donors, and has specialist knowledge around homelessness and women’s organisations. eh@communityfoundation.org.uk Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. First nam(Requ

£750 – £2,000No published deadlineNot stated
Individual

RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund

Lancashire Community Foundation

RWE Hameldon Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Home About the fund Following the extension of the Innogy Renewables UK Wind Farm on Hameldon Hill, a community investment fund has been set up to benefit local communities throughout the lifetime of the wind farm (up to 25 years). The fund wants to encoura

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
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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