Small Green Arts Fund – Apply Now

The Small Green Arts Fund is currently open for local communities in Northamptonshire who are working to improve areas of arts, culture and climate change. The grant offers funding of up to £3,000 to eligible organisations. The application is available on a rolling basis, which means that project proposals can be submitted all year round with no fixed deadline. 

About The Small Green Arts Fund

The Northamptonshire Community Foundation sponsors the Small Green Arts Fund for the region of Northamptonshire. The grant supports activities and projects in areas like arts, environmental preservation, climate issues and conservation. With funding of up to £3,000, local community organisations and voluntary groups can improve the quality of life of people in their community. Grants can be completed in 12 months, and applicants are encouraged to apply early, up to 2 months before the proposed date of the project or event.

Funding Size

  • Typical grant amount: £3,000
  • Maximum award: £3,000
  • Project duration supported: 12 months

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Who Can Apply for the Small Green Arts Fund

    • Eligible organisation types:
    • Local community groups
    • Environmental organisations
    • Artists and creative groups.
  • Registration requirements:
    • Organisations must be small, voluntary and community-based entities.
    • Applicants must be based and operate in Northamptonshire.
    • They must have safeguarding and equality policies in place.
    • Geographic eligibility: Northamptonshire
  • Sector or thematic focus:
  • Arts
  • Climate action
  • Environmental conservation

Application Process

  1. Visit the grant application website to check if your organisation is eligible.
  2. Click on the apply button to access the application form.
  3. Fill the form and submit early to get feedback.
  4. If successful, the grant committee will reach out to you via email.

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Required Materials

  • Project proposal
  • Budget
  • Safeguarding and equality policies
  • Proof of organisation registration

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; apply early.
  • Notification timeline: Applicants are notified at the end of the month after they submit their applications.

Selection Notes

  • The grant is highly competitive, with limited funding for only the region of Northamptonshire.
  • Priority focus areas:
  • Art and culture
  • Climate action
  • Environmental conservation
  • Exclusions:
  • Projects and organisations outside the region of Northamptonshire.

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