The City of Edinburgh Council’s Culture Project Fund will in its first year focus on support for the performing arts. Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded to organisations based in Edinburgh to help with the costs involved in developing new performing artwork.
The fund has been created to support the city’s new Culture Plan, adopted by the Council last year. The plan was developed through the Desire Lines consultation process with input from creative industries, funding bodies, festivals, performers, artists, producers and venues. It highlighted a need for greater support of emerging artists and ‘a shared city-wide agenda’ for culture in the Capital, which the Project Fund will help address.
Details of the fund and how to apply for support can be found on the Council website. It is expected there will be a high level of demand for grants against the overall budget. Applicants are encouraged to seek partnership support and apply for the exact funds needed. Applications close on Friday 10 March 2017 at 12 noon.
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