Applying for arts, heritage and culture funding

Many local and national funders support arts, heritage and cultural activities.

Email arts.team@birmingham.gov.uk if you would like any advice, guidance or information to support the development, funding or delivery of arts, heritage and culture activities in Birmingham. 

Arts Council England

Art Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. Its National Lottery Project Grants programme provides funding for arts, libraries and museum projects.

The fund supports thousands of individual artists, communities and cultural organisations.

Find out more about Arts Council England project grants

Get grants

Get Grants provides practical support, advice and information to grant fundraisers and grantmakers.

Their website has a useful free funding finder tool to help organisations and groups find out about different funding.

Heart of England Community Foundation

Heart of England Community Foundation uses its expertise and knowledge of local issues to create grant programs to make the heart of England a better place to live, work, and play.

Find out more about Heart of England Community Foundation grants

National Lottery Heritage Fund

The National Lottery is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Their vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Find out more about the Heritage Fund and their grants

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)

West Midlands has a rich and diverse cultural and creative Sector. West Midlands Combined Authority's primary role around culture has been as an enabler and influencer to ensure our arts, cultural and creative sector can thrive.

That is now expanding, as they launch new funding streams and work in closer partnership with government and arms-length bodies - such as Arts Council England.

Visit the WMCA website to find out about how they support cultural, heritage and creative projects..

Page last updated: 10 December 2024