HOME Slough opens applications for arts grants

HOME Slough has launched the On Your Doorstep programme, an arts grant funding scheme that aims to bring communities together through new arts and cultural experiences.

The overall funding total is £15,000. Grants of between £500 and £1,000 will be awarded to individuals, groups and organisations to fund an arts event or activity.

“On Your Doorstep is an opportunity for people to bring new arts and cultural activities to their local communities,” Jake Orr, creative producer at HOME Slough, told Slough Express. 

“We want to commission anything – knitting, dance, film, puppetry or craft – that is arts-based, high-quality and will attract new audiences to get involved. We are looking for great ideas and for people to have some fun.”

Events can offer any type of cultural activity but in order to be considered for a grant they must be free and allow as many people as possible to participate. 

Submissions are reviewed by HOME Slough’s Community Programming Board, a group of local Slough residents, and successful applicants will be offered guidance and support to help develop the initial idea.

The first commissioned work is expected in September and activities will continue into next year.