2. Cultural Olympiad Arts Project Funding Micro Grants
Cultural Olympiad Arts Project Micro Grants are for a fixed sum of £500 only.
Between June 2011 and March 2013, these £500 grants are available for arts projects or activities which:
- Support and contribute to the Olympics values and themes
- Take place between 1 August 2011 and 31 March 2013
What is the Cultural Olympiad?
The Cultural Olympiad is the national programme of celebrations, events and projects leading up to the London 2012 Olympics and the Paralympics.
Cultural Olympiad arts projects can include for example:
Dance, film, photography, crafts, visual arts, theatre/drama, literature & creative writing, music, creative play projects for children; and arts projects that relate to heritage, local history, nature and wildlife, and sport.
When to apply
Applications for Cultural Olympiad Arts Project Micro Grants will be assessed and funding awarded quarterly, between May 2011 and 31 December 2012.
You can submit your application by which ever of the dates below is most convenient for your project.
- Apply by 31 March 2012 - Notification on or after 30 April 2012 for projects starting after 1 May 2012
- Apply by 30 June 2012 - Notification on or after 31 July 2012 for projects starting after 1 August 2012
- Apply by 30 September 2012 - Notification on or after 31 October 2012 for projects starting after 1 November 2012
- Apply by 31 December 2012 - Notification on or after 31 January 2013 for projects starting after 1 February 2013
PLEASE NOTE THESE DEADLINES CAREFULLY. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE FOR APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DEADLINE AND FUNDING CANNOT BE AWARDED FOR WORK THAT HAS ALREADY BEGUN.
All funded projects should be completed by 31 March 2013.
How to apply
To apply for a Cultural Olympiad Arts Project Micro Grant your group needs to have a written constitution and a bank account in the name of the group. We cannot accept applications from individuals.
Need help with writing a constitution for your group?
If you need advice on writing a constitution for your group, you can download some helpful guidance notes and an example constitution from the Related Documents column on the right-hand side of this page.
Where can I get an application form?
You can download the application form and guidelines from the Related Documents column on the right-hand side of this page.
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