Here at MAIA we recognise that finding funding can often feel like a job in itself. There is money out there, you just have to know where to look!
Here is a (THREAD) to help kickstart your journey of funding your wildest dreams or to get you through a tough spot :
Here is a (THREAD) to help kickstart your journey of funding your wildest dreams or to get you through a tough spot :
@ace_national Project Grants open back up on July 22 they are prioritising independent organisations, creative practitioners & freelancers. The new guidance will be available mid July. You can stay up to date here: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/projectgrants
#ArtistsFundArtists is open to Black artists who need extra support during this time - It isn't project focused. To apply email [email protected] with your name, a link to work,
and the amount you’d need (up to £500).
Read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/artistsfundartists
and the amount you’d need (up to £500).
Read more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/artistsfundartists
Theatre Artists Fund supported by @NetflixUK for Theatre professionals who are in urgent and critical need of support due to COVID-19
Deadline: July 13th Midday
Apply here: https://theatreartists.fund/
Deadline: July 13th Midday
Apply here: https://theatreartists.fund/
@CreativeDebuts have an ongoing Black Artists Grant
for Black artist of all ages based in the UK . 3 artists will be chosen to receive £500 each month
Apply here: https://creativedebuts.co.uk/bag/
for Black artist of all ages based in the UK . 3 artists will be chosen to receive £500 each month
Apply here: https://creativedebuts.co.uk/bag/
@RuralMedia's #NewCreatives is back open for 16-30yr old Midlands based artists. It includes tailored support and up to £5000 to produce an original short film or audio piece - and you have the chance to get it featured on the BBC.
Apply here: http://ruralmedia.co.uk/NewCreatives
Apply here: http://ruralmedia.co.uk/NewCreatives
@blagravetrust have funding for 16-25 year olds who have radical ideas & dreams (Individuals or collectives). You can get up to £10000 plus mentoring to make it happen.
*accessible application process & co-designed by young people.
Apply here: https://www.blagravetrust.org/challenge-and-change/
*accessible application process & co-designed by young people.
Apply here: https://www.blagravetrust.org/challenge-and-change/
@ReFramedUK have £500 bursaries available for emerging photographers (Black, Asian and other POC folks) living within the Midlands. They also have bursaries courtesy of
@kalaphool , @thedr5 , #Slanguages , @creativelangs and
@newartexchange
Apply here: https://www.reframed.uk/about-the-bursary
@kalaphool , @thedr5 , #Slanguages , @creativelangs and
@newartexchange
Apply here: https://www.reframed.uk/about-the-bursary
@PRSFoundation have launched round 3 of the Sustaining Creativity Fund for Black music makers at ALL stages affected by COVID-19 partnered with by Black -led orgs @GirlsIRate @jazzrefreshed @theresnosignall @SaffronRecords @Tom_Warriors
Opens 16th July:
http://bit.ly/PRSF-SCF
Opens 16th July:
http://bit.ly/PRSF-SCF
@Coventry2021 & @weareunltd have launched #ReformTheNorm which offers 10 micro commissions for D/deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent artists of any artform who are based/work in Coventry.
Up to £1000 available. Deadline 12th August
Apply here: http://buff.ly/3iQmCR6
Up to £1000 available. Deadline 12th August
Apply here: http://buff.ly/3iQmCR6
Our friends @CIVIC_SQUARE are taking proposals for the Dream Fund. They are looking for imaginative & regenerative ideas that support our collective future.
Open to thinkers across the UK. Deadline 20th July
Apply here for an investment of up to £1000: http://civicsquare.cc/dreams/fund
Open to thinkers across the UK. Deadline 20th July
Apply here for an investment of up to £1000: http://civicsquare.cc/dreams/fund
@JoinTheSeason_ have 4 x £10,000 commissions for Black, Asian & POC, refugee, deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, working class/or LGBTQI+ artists to make participatory work about climate or the environment
Deadline: 30 July
Apply here: http://buff.ly/3gfzONj
Deadline: 30 July
Apply here: http://buff.ly/3gfzONj
@Dance_4 are offering Remote Research Residencies for x 4 UK artists, £1K. Open to people who identify as Black, Asian or POC; D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent; low socioeconomic; LGBTQI+
Deadline: 9 August
Apply here: https://www.dance4.co.uk/research-residencies-call-out/
Deadline: 9 August
Apply here: https://www.dance4.co.uk/research-residencies-call-out/