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National Lottery Project Grants: Create & Engage
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National Lottery Project Grants: Create & Engage

Arts Council England

April 29, 2026United Kingdom (England)

Arts Council England has structurally overhauled its National Lottery Project Grants, establishing highly predictable quarterly deadlines with efficient 10-to-12-week decision turnarounds. The Create & Engage strand funds the delivery of vibrant, high-quality arts programs designed to reach the widest possible audiences. This is an ideal mechanism for curators to fund the actual realization and...

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Funds the delivery of vibrant, high-quality arts programs designed to reach the widest possible audiences. Supports public-facing projects, festivals, and exhibitions.

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This grant is open to individual practitioners and organizations based in England. Projects must be public-facing and designed to reach the widest possible audiences, contributing to vibrant, high-quality arts programs.

Dates & details

Deadline
Quarterly deadlines: April 29, July 29, September 23, December 16, 2026.
Results
10-to-12-week turnaround
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Scalable funding levels (e.g., small under £30,000, large over £30,000).
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Free

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