Apply for culture grant funding 2026 to 2027
This capital grant programme is part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Culture and Creative Infrastructure Programme (CCIP).
The funding will support Birmingham’s cultural and heritage organisations in growing, adapting and becoming more sustainable.
Apply by 1:00pm on Friday 31 July 2026.
Before you apply
Read the CCIP Open Call applicant information. It includes the full criteria and eligibility requirements.
Use the CCIP Open Call applicant guidance and questions to help you complete your form.
Download and complete both:
Register and apply
Before you apply, you must:
- register for a BRUM account to save your progress and track your application
- complete the grant application process - you will need your organisation's governing document
Keep your Grant Application Profile number. You will need it to access the application form.
Apply for the cultural arts programme grant
Webinars and drop-in support
Open call culture grant funding webinar
This webinar is for those interested in applying for capital grant funding under the CCIP.
Funding is available for grants of £50,000, and we are expecting to make 4 separate awards.
The CCIP fund is open for applications until 1pm on Friday 31 July 2026. You should attend a webinar to check your eligibility and the funding criteria.
Book a place
This webinar takes place on Wednesday 15 July 2026, at 12:30pm and 5pm. You only have to attend one of them.
To book a place, email Art.Grants@birmingham.gov.uk.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the application process or eligibility, email Art.Grants@birmingham.gov.uk.
Page last updated: 10 July 2026
