Our Grants
Our Grants
Our Grants
We hold three grant rounds each year (in February, June and September). In 2024 we made 50 grants of up to £500 per grant supporting people in arts, crafts, design, social care and well-being have a transformative impact.
We suggest that before completing a grant application that you carefully read the information below about which individuals are eligible for a grant, which geographical areas have priority for grants and which criteria we use to assess your application.
The information we are seeking helps us to understand what you need the funding for and how it will support the development of your creative or social care practice . We encourage you to write in your own words, using plain English. Please can you also complete our Equalities Monitoring form by using 'Monitor' button this will ensure that it is separate from your application and protects your identity.
We hold three grant rounds each year (in February, June and September). In 2024 we made 50 grants of up to £500 per grant supporting people in arts, crafts, design, social care and well-being have a transformative impact.
We suggest that before completing a grant application that you carefully read the information below about which individuals are eligible for a grant, which geographical areas have priority for grants and which criteria we use to assess your application.
The information we are seeking helps us to understand what you need the funding for and how it will support the development of your creative or social care practice .
We encourage you to write in your own words, using plain English. Please can you also complete our Equalities Monitoring form by using 'Monitor' button this will ensure that it is separate from your application and protects your identity.
We hold three grant rounds each year (in February, June and September). In 2024 we made 50 grants of up to £500 per grant supporting people in arts, crafts, design, social care and well-being have a transformative impact.
We suggest that before completing a grant application that you carefully read the information below about which individuals are eligible for a grant, which geographical areas have priority for grants and which criteria we use to assess your application.
The information we are seeking helps us to understand what you need the funding for and how it will support the development of your creative or social care practice .
We encourage you to write in your own words, using plain English. Please can you also complete our Equalities Monitoring form by using 'Monitor' button this will ensure that it is separate from your application and protects your identity.
We hold three grant rounds each year (in February, June and September). In 2024 we made 50 grants of up to £500 per grant supporting people in arts, crafts, design, social care and well-being have a transformative impact.
We suggest that before completing a grant application that you carefully read the information below about which individuals are eligible for a grant, which geographical areas have priority for grants and which criteria we use to assess your application.
The information we are seeking helps us to understand what you need the funding for and how it will support the development of your creative or social care practice . We encourage you to write in your own words, using plain English. Please can you also complete our Equalities Monitoring form by using 'Monitor' button this will ensure that it is separate from your application and protects your identity.
Grant Eligibility
Grant Eligibility
Grant Eligibility
Who
Who
Creative practitioners
Creative practitioners
Health & Social care practitioners
Health & Social care practitioners
Individuals with health & social care needs who need a grant to pursue creative activity
Individuals with health & social care needs who need a grant to pursue creative activity
Who
Who
Who
Creative practioners
Creative practioners
Creative practioners
Health & Social care practioners
Health & Social care practioners
Health & Social care practioners
Individuals with health & social care needs who need a grant to pursue creative activity.
Individuals with health & social care needs who need a grant to pursue creative activity.
Individuals with health & social care needs who need a grant to pursue creative activity.
What
What
What
Essential materials, equipment, specialist software
Essential materials, equipment, specialist software
Essential materials, equipment, specialist software
Essential materials, equipment, specialist software
Short term venue hire, e.g. workshop or exhibition space
Short term venue hire, e.g. workshop or exhibition space
Short term venue hire, e.g. workshop or exhibition space
Mentoring, specialist expertise, e.g. technicians or others whose expertise is necessary for the delivery of a project
Mentoring, specialist expertise, e.g. technicians or others whose expertise is necessary for the delivery of a project
Mentoring, specialist expertise, e.g. technicians or others whose expertise is necessary for the delivery of a project
Where
Where
Where
Living or working in:
Living or working in:
Living or working in:
Living or working in:
Bath & North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset
Bath & North East Somerset
North Somerset
North Somerset
North Somerset
Bristol
Bristol
Bristol
South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire
South West
South West
South West
South East Wales
South East Wales
South East Wales
Not fundable
Not fundable
Not fundable
Grants can't support:
Grants can't support:
Grants can't support:
Grants can't support:
Employment and living costs
Employment and living costs
Employment and living costs
Studio rental
Studio rental
Studio rental
Travel costs
Travel costs
Travel costs
Further education study costs (including fees and course materials)
Further education study costs (including fees and course materials)
Further education study costs (including fees and course materials)
Professional fees
Professional fees
Professional fees
Tertiary priority UK-based applicants are also eligible, subject to availability of funds.
Tertiary priority UK-based applicants are also eligible, subject to availability of funds.
Tertiary priority UK-based applicants are also eligible, subject to availability of funds.
Grant Rounds
Grant Rounds
Grant Rounds
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84 : 01 : 13 : 01
2026
2026
2026
February 11th
February 11th
February 11th
Application deadline 5pm 21 January 2026
Application deadline 5pm 21 January 2026
Application deadline: 5pm 21 January 2026
June 3rd
June 3rd
June 3rd
Application deadline 5pm 13 May
Application deadline 5pm 13 May
Application deadline: 5pm 13th May 2026
June 3rd
June 3rd
June 3rd
Application deadline 5pm 19 August
Application deadline 5pm 19 August
Application deadline: 5pm 19 August 2026
Apply for the Gane Grant using the button below.
Apply for the Gane Grant using
the button below.
Apply for the Gane Grant using
the button below.
Apply for the Gane Grant using the button below.
After completing your application form fill out the equality form using the other button.
After completing your application form fill out the equality form using the other button.
After completing your application form fill out the equality form using the other button.
How We Assess Your Application
How We Assess
Your Application
How We Assess
Your Application
How We
Assess Your Application
Transformative
Transformative
Transformative
Transformative
You demonstrate that a grant is needed (supported by accurate personal income information) to enable you to meet your potential, realise your aspirations, achieve long-term sustainability and make a real difference to your life.
You demonstrate that a grant is needed (supported by accurate personal income information) to enable you to meet your potential, realise your aspirations, achieve long-term sustainability and make a real difference to your life.
You demonstrate that a grant is needed (supported by accurate personal income information) to enable you to meet your potential, realise your aspirations, achieve long-term sustainability and make a real difference to your life.
Track Record
Track Record
Track Record
Track Record
You demonstrate through experience or qualifications the ability to deliver the project - supported by appropriate references.
You demonstrate through experience or qualifications the ability to deliver the project - supported by appropriate references.
You demonstrate through experience or qualifications the ability to deliver the project - supported by appropriate references.
Quality of Your Portfolio
Quality of Your Portfolio
Quality of Your Portfolio
Quality of Your Portfolio
You demonstrate an excellent level of practice through examples of your work on a website, social media or attached portfolio.
You demonstrate an excellent level of practice through examples of your work on a website, social media or attached portfolio.
You demonstrate an excellent level of practice through examples of your work on a website, social media or attached portfolio.
Implementation
Implementation
Implementation
Implementation
You demonstrate a detailed and realistic breakdown of costs to show how grant will be spent and inform whether the project is dependent on other support.
You demonstrate a detailed and realistic breakdown of costs to show how grant will be spent and inform whether the project is dependent on other support.
You demonstrate a detailed and realistic breakdown of costs to show how grant will be spent and inform whether the project is dependent on other support.
Apply for the Gane Grant using the button below.
Apply for the Gane Grant using the button below.
Apply for the Gane Grant using the button below.
After completing your application form fill out the equality form using the other button.
After completing your application form fill out the equality form using the other button.
After completing your application form fill out the equality form using the other button.