Manchester cultural grants programme opens

Arts and culture organisations in Manchester will be able to apply for up to £40,000 a year as part of the latest round of the city council's Cultural Partnership grants programme.

A total of just under £1m is available over a three-year period starting in April 2023 for charitable and not-for-profit organisations with a track record of delivering arts and cultural activity for people who live in or visit the city. 

The fund is designed for organisations that work in artforms such as combined arts, dance, museum, film and broadcast, heritage, literature, visual arts, digital art, music, photography, theatre and performance, and craft.

The council has said it wants to fund organisations that are "inclusive, representative of resident communities and which contribute to Manchester’s zero-carbon ambitions". In the last round, 15 of the city’s small and medium sized arts and cultural charitable organisations were supported.

Luthfur Rahman, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Manchester is world famous for its cultural scene and we have a long tradition in supporting artists and cultural organisations in the city. We want to continue this legacy and ensure all residents can benefit from inclusive and vibrant cultural opportunities."

Applications for the programme are open until 9am on Friday 7 October 2022.