Cultural Action Areas Programme
We are pleased to announce the third round of funding for an ongoing programme of investing in culture to help grow local economies by creating a diverse cultural and heritage offer for high streets and local centres.
Led by consortiums of local stakeholders and leaders, Cultural Action Areas play a major role in driving place-based economic growth by re-animating high streets and local centres with a diversified cultural and heritage offer.
The activities led by Cultural Action Areas will also improve community cohesion, business resilience and improve life changes for Birmingham citizens, such as through volunteering.
Grant funding - round 3 - Now closed
The programme’s grant seed funding will support consortiums to:
- establish Cultural Action Areas
- trial new ways of working or new approaches
- invest in capital improvements or items that will open up opportunities for a diverse cultural and heritage offer
Even small investments can make a big difference.
Round 3 closed for applications on 7 March 2025.
Download guidance for applicants
If you are interested in leading an application to start a Cultural Action Area or become a partner on a consortium, register your interest by emailing art.grants@birmingham.gov.uk with ‘CAA Registration’ in the subject field.
We will send you the round 3 application form with information about networking events, presentations, and individual advice session. We will also connect you with other stakeholders expressing an interest in starting a Cultural Action Area in your area.
If you have any questions about the Cultural Action Area programme, email art.grants@birmingham.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 30 April 2025
