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Launch of new culture grant scheme

The latest news from Central Bedfordshire Council

Grants ranging from £500 to £40K 

Grants ranging from £500 to £40k are available to organisations and individuals in the Central Bedfordshire cultural sector aimed at enhancing the lives of local people by having more opportunities to take part in and enjoy arts and cultural experiences.


The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Culture Grant Scheme is a new initiative demonstrating the council’s commitment to nurturing artistic talent, championing grassroots arts and culture projects, and helping the cultural sector thrive. 


Applications can be made between 15 April and 24 May 2024; the scheme is part-funded by the UKSPF and Central Bedfordshire Council. Bedfordshire Luton Community Foundation is administering the fund on behalf of the Council. 

The scheme comprises three funds:


Pilot and Test Fund: To kickstart projects within targeted communities or groups to pilot and test a new idea or new way of working with partners and creative individuals in the community over a six-month period.


Creative Development Fund: For individuals and organisations with ready-formed project ideas or plans, as well as those who have received funding from the Grow and Maintain Fund and wish to expand their projects on a larger scale.


Grow and Maintain: Scheduled for release in December 2024, this fund will focus on economic sustainability, infrastructure, and business development within the cultural sector.

Support for applicants

To support applicants on their journey, we will host group "Meet the Funder" events and individual one-to-one sessions online on 26 April or you can book an in-person on 2 May at Flitwick Library.


To find out more about the UKSPF Culture Grant Scheme, book a place at a Meet the Funder event and stay updated on the latest news, visit the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation website. 



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