Arts & Culture Fund - Merseyside

A small grants programme offering awards of up to £5,000 was launched in November 2005, the result of a partnership between Liverpool Centre for Arts Development and the region’s biggest community funder – the Community Foundation for Merseyside.

Constituted groups set up for charitable purposes can apply to the ‘Arts and Culture Fund – Merseyside’, which is financed by the European Social Fund. LCAD are offering help with project development and the application process.

Application forms will be available for the third round from the beginning of November 2006. The deadline for this round is Friday 21st April 2007.

“The fund exists specifically to provide support to smaller voluntary sector organisations that want to participate in Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture 2008 programme,” said LCAD Director, Liz Lacey. “We’re expecting a high level of applications.”

Assessors will be looking for projects that will bring added value to the cultural and creative life of Merseyside, whilst also helping give people aged 16 plus improved skills, confidence, self-esteem and improve employability prospects.

Information packs are available direct from Sue Loftus or Colette Casey on 0151 707 1404.

For information about other grants available through the Community Foundation for Merseyside please click the link below