Funding for arts projects in Suffolk
Suffolk Arts Service provides a fund - Arts for
All - through which it supports high quality,
imaginative arts events that really involve local communities in
the arts.
Arts for All is managed by The Suffolk Foundation, a registered
charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people
of Suffolk.
The Suffolk Foundation is a grant giving organisation that supports
local community groups and projects. They manage a variety of funds
on behalf of individuals, companies, trusts and public agencies,
acting as a vital link between local donors and local needs –
connecting people who care with causes that matter.
By having Arts for All managed by The Suffolk Foundation, not only
does it make the application process simpler, but it also provides
information about other funds that may be able to support your
project.
So, if you are looking for funds to support your arts project,
please do visit The
Suffolk Foundation.
To make an application to Arts for All, click on the
Suffolk Single
Gateway Scheme link, where you can read about general criteria
and download an application form.
There are three deadlines for applications. The next rounds in
2009 are: -
Round 2 - Friday 19th June, for Monday 6th July meeting
Round 3 - Friday 16th October, for Monday 2nd November 2009
meeting
General criteria for Suffolk Single Gateway funding
All applications to the Suffolk Single Gateway Scheme have to
comply with particular criteria and contribute to certain outcomes;
you can read about these in the Guidelines for Applications,
available via the Suffolk Single Gateway Scheme link.
Criteria and Outcomes for the Arts for All fund
Specific funds also have their own set of criteria and outcomes,
in addition to the general ones listed in the Guidelines for
Applications.
Arts for All funding is aimed at: -
- Innovative, high quality projects that benefit people with
limited opportunities to enjoy leisure time activities, arts and
cultural events
- Projects/groups that focus on activities that genuinely reach
people who have difficulty in taking part in leisure time
activities, arts and cultural events
- New projects. The project/event must be additional to your
standard activity. If you run a regular programme of activities or
events, you will have to show how the project extends your normal
activities.
Arts for All Outcomes
Your project must also contribute towards one or
more of the following two outcomes: -
- Increased cultural participation in Suffolk (i.e. increased
participation in leisure time activities, arts and cultural
events)
- Increased adult participation in active recreation.
The maximum grant from the Arts for All Fund is £1,500 - and it
will not fund core costs.
If you are not sure if your project is eligible for Arts for
All funding, please contact Katrina Copping, who will be able to
advise you on this, and other, available
funds.