How do Theatre companies get funding?

When it comes to theatre funding, the majority comes via the Art Council England and the Lottery. ACE provides funding on a national basis, supporting theatre that serves communities and is targeted for specific audiences.

Who got Arts Council funding?

We invest money from Government and the National Lottery to support arts and culture across England. We’ve just announced details of our total investment approach for 2018-22.

How long does Arts Council funding take?

Where we can notify applicants of the outcome of their application within our standard turnarounds of six weeks (for applications under £15,000) and 12 weeks (for applications over £15,000) we will do, but please allow up to 10 weeks (for applications under £15,000) and up to 16 weeks (for applications over £15,000).

What is funding in performing arts?

Funding provides the space for artists to take risks and make the leaps that challenge us to think differently – which is exactly what great art should do. Of course, it isn’t all one way. Funding the arts is an investment, an investment that reaps huge rewards.

What does the Arts Council open fund do?

Find out more. This fund supports Individual cultural and creative practitioners thinking of taking their practice to the next stage through things such as: research, time to create new work, travel, training, developing ideas, networking or mentoring.

What can I do with Arts Council England grants?

What you can apply for: Arts, museums and libraries projects that engage people in England with creativity and culture. Key dates: National Lottery Project Grants is open all the time, there are no deadlines. Supporting individuals who are cultural and creative practitioners and want to take time to focus on their creative development.

How much money does the Arts Council invest in creative practice?

About the fund We’ll invest £3.6 million per year in creative practitioners, allowing them to do ambitious research and development and make a step-change in their practice. There are four rounds of funding per year, open to individuals working with our supported disciplines. Funding activity

What kind of causes do Arts Council England support?

We support a range of different causes relating to the personal interest of the board members. These areas include: IT, Health, Education, Arts and the Environment or small scale innovative combinations of all these. As well as the information below, you can also read our Children, young people and learning and Project Grants information sheet.