Deadline: 1-Jul-22
The Wolfson Foundation is inviting applications for performing arts organisations to support performing arts organisations with an outstanding artistic programme to improve their performance and training facilities.
Grants are generally awarded towards refurbishment of artists’ facilities such as dressing rooms or other back stage spaces, refurbishment of auditorium facilities such as seating, and rehearsal spaces; teaching and education facilities; and, less often, specialist equipment.
Funding Information
- Minimum grant amount: £15,000
- Usual grant range: £15,000 – £150,000
- Match funding required: Yes, if project cost is >£50,000
Outcomes
The project must have a total cost of at least £250,000 and also aim to produce one or more of the following outcomes:
- Improved quality of performance venues
- Better teaching, education and rehearsal facilities
- Increased audience numbers
- Improved future sustainability of the organisation
- Conservation of architectural heritage
What they don't fund?
Examples of ineligible projects and costs include:
- Purchase of land or existing buildings (including a building’s freehold)
- Grants direct to individuals
- Grants through conduit organisations
- Overheads, maintenance costs and VAT
- Non-specific appeals (including circulars) and endowment funds
- Costs of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, expeditions, conferences, lectures, etc.
- Salary costs
- Running costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance
- Film, websites or promotional materials
- Repayment of loans
- Projects that have already been completed or will be by the time of award
Eligibility Criteria
The organisation should meet all of the following criteria:
- have a record of producing work of national significance
- receive significant funding under one of the following:
- Arts Council England’s National Portfolio
- Arts Portfolio Wales
- Creative Scotland’s Regular Funding Network
- Arts Council Northern Ireland’s Annual Funding Programme
For more information, visit The Wolfson Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/funding-for-performing-arts-organisations/