Cultural Celebrations Fund 2024 to 2025
This fund will support a number of outdoor events across the borough between 1 May 2024 and 31 March 2025. There is up to £95,000 funding available.
*The total fund amount is subject to confirmation during the council’s annual budget setting process.
Applicants have the opportunity to apply for up to £10,000, although please note that if applications are successful, the amount of funding awarded to applicants may differ from the amount requested.
- The fund is open from 9am on Monday 11 December 2023 and closes at 9am on Wednesday 24 January 2024
- Applicants who are shortlisted for funding will be invited to attend an interview on 12 February 2024 between 9am and 5pm
- Successful applicants will be notified by 14 February 2024
Applications can be made using the council’s online Grant Manager portal.
If you would like a copy of the application form to draft your responses before submitting them on the portal, please contact the Events Team.
Please read the Application Guide carefully before starting your application.
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Date |
Application stage |
|---|---|
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11 December 2023 |
Fund opens for applications at 9am |
|
9-18 January 2024 |
Applicant 1-2-1 sessions |
|
24 January |
Fund closes for applications at 9am |
|
2 February |
Clarification questions are sent to applicants |
|
5 February |
Deadline for applicants to respond to clarification questions |
|
8 February |
Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview |
|
12 February |
Interviews take place between 9am and 5pm* |
|
14 February |
Successful applicants are provisionally notified |
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Late Feb - early March |
Formal decision making process takes place |
|
Mid-late March |
Formal decision published and funding confirmed |
|
1 May 2024 |
Event delivery period starts |
|
31 March 2025 |
Event delivery period ends |
Page last updated: 05 April 2024
