Arts and cultural organisations will soon be able to apply for a
share of £85 million from the government for vital repairs and
upgrades, ensuring everyone has access to high quality
institutions in the places they call home.
The new Creative Foundations Fund will help arts venues across
England to address a range of issues, such as repairing building
infrastructure, outdated or failing systems, inefficient energy
systems and inaccessible spaces. It will ensure beloved local
venues like theatres, performing arts venues, galleries,
grassroots music venues and contemporary arts centres can
continue to offer opportunities, boost skills and attract more
visitors from across the country.
Arts and cultural organisations across England are encouraged to
apply for a share of up to £10 million each from the fund, which
recognises the huge contribution they make towards boosting
growth and breaking down barriers to opportunities for young
people by helping them to learn vital creative skills.
This £85 million investment into arts and cultural organisations
is part of the £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund announced by the
Culture Secretary in February, which delivers on the government's
Plan for Change to support economic growth and increase
opportunities for people across the country.
Culture Secretary, said:
Everyone, everywhere, deserves to enjoy arts and culture in the
places they call home. This funding will be vital in ensuring
that our much loved venues are fit for the future, so they can
continue to boost growth and provide young people with the space
to learn vital creative skills.
Our Plan for Change is boosting opportunities everywhere and it
will support these vital institutions to flourish.
Darren Henley, Chief Executive, Arts Council England
said:
Our cultural buildings are home to thrilling performances and
amazing exhibitions in towns and cities across England. This new
investment helps to secure the future of those buildings at the
heart of their communities, ensuring that artists, performers,
curators and creators can continue to share their brilliant work
with audiences for years to come.
The fund will open for Expressions Of Interest on Monday 30 June
2025. Full guidance, including eligibility criteria and details
of how to apply, can be found on Arts Council England's
website.
Notes to editors:
- In February, Culture Secretary, announced more than £270 million in
funding for arts venues, museums, libraries and the
heritage sector in a major boost for growth.
- Arts Council England will deliver this fund on behalf of the
Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), including
administering, awarding and monitoring the grants.Guidance has
been published today by Arts Council England to provide further
information for arts and cultural organisations considering
making an application to these schemes.
- The online portal to register Expressions of Interest for the
Creative Foundations Fund opens on Monday 30 June 2025.
Full
guidance, including eligibility criteria and details of how
to apply can be found on Arts
Council England's website.
