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Invigilator + 2026

Arts Council of Wales

Invigilator + is a flagship professional development opportunity from the Arts Council of Wales. It forms a key part of Wales’ presence at the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, running from 9 May to 22 November 2026.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+1 more

Edinburgh Bursary 2026

Arts Council of Wales

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. It offers the opportunity to develop and present work to diverse audiences and to showcase to UK and international programmers.

Up to £1,700Rolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+1 more

The COVID-19 Cancellation Fund aims to support creative freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Funding to support organisations who are looking to produce film festivals and screening programmes in Scotland for a public audience.

£15k – £45kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Funding to help screenwriters, producers and directors attend key festivals and film markets.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Distribution Fund

Screen Scotland

A fund that supports the distribution of Scottish feature films to reach a wide and diverse a domestic audience.

£5,000 – £15kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Support for individuals working in film and television to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally.

£250 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Create and Engage

Arts Council of Wales

Create and Engage funds the development, creation and delivery of high-quality arts experiences that help creative individuals and organisations engage with and connect to the public. The main beneficiaries of Create and Engage projects are the people engaging with your project.

Up to £100kRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

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

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

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

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

The BIBAs Foundation

Lancashire Community Foundation

The BIBAs Foundation Home About the fund The BIBAs Foundation, managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire has been created to develop an enterprising culture in the youth of Lancashire. The fund is made up of business and personal donations, prize draw money and net surplus from the Be Inspi

Up to £2,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityStartupIndividualFaith organisation

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

Home Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Health Inequalities Challenge Prize 2023 Overview Do you have the germ of a brilliant idea? How would you develop Personalised Care given a chance? Apply for up to £4,000 for innovative ideas to support Personalised Care. The strongest idea after development will

Up to £20kCloses 1 May 2027Not stated
CharitySocial enterpriseIndividualHealthcare organisation

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

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

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

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