Grant News
The Arts Council England (ACE) has paused it Developing Your Creative Practice scheme until April 2026.
To ensure continued support for individual artists and creative practitioners, ACE has ringfenced £7.5 million for research and development through its National Lottery Project Grants (NLPG) scheme.
Grants of up to £30,000 are available to help individuals explore new ideas, experiment with creative approaches, test new ways of working, or carry out research into their practice.
Examples of R&D projects supported through NLPG:
- Taking up creative residency opportunities, in England and internationally, that might benefit your future practice
- Mentoring, partnership, peer network, critique group, and shadowing opportunities, to trial new ideas and develop market opportunities
- Accessing production spaces or workspaces to develop new ideas and work
- Taking up opportunities to ‘go see’ other cultural and creative works to guide your own practice
Applicants must demonstrate how their project will provide public benefit, either through future engagement, improved accessibility, or wider cultural impact.
This funding is in addition to the existing NLPG support for individuals.
Applications should be made via the £30,000 and under strand of NLPG.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with decisions made within twelve weeks of submission.
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