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Arts Council England · United Kingdom

National Lottery Project Grants

Accepting applications

Arts Council England's open fund for arts, museum and library projects by individuals and organisations. Apply any time.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Accepting applications
Funding amount
£1,000-100,000
Listed deadline
Open all year
Who can apply
Artists, Individuals, Nonprofits, Charities, Libraries, archives and museums, Municipalities, Schools.
Where
England, United Kingdom
Good for
Arts and culture, Libraries and reading, Heritage, history and archives, Community and social services
Pays for
A project, Events, festivals or workshops, Paying people, Training or professional development

Who it's intended for

Details
Individual practitioners and community and cultural organisations in England, for projects in Arts Council England's supported areas (including libraries and museums).

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From the Funding for All directory; confirm the guidance on artscouncil.org.uk. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Individual practitioners and community and cultural organisations in England, for projects in Arts Council England's supported areas (including libraries and museums).
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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