Our grants to arts are awarded to assist the development of artistic activity within Hull. Grants of up to £5000 are considered on a rolling programme during the year.
Funding is awarded to promote the development of a range of artistic activities within the city of Hull, with the aim of promoting quality and increasing the range of opportunities available to local communities. For the full criteria for grants to arts, and to check if your activity is eligible for funding, please see the application form below -
If you are organising or running an activity or scheme within the city boundary which -
is open to the general public or
serves an identified interest group or
increases the range of art opportunities available to local communities or
supports and celebrates cultural diversity or
supports and develops local artistic talent
you can apply for a grant.
Fund details
applications must be submitted in writing with an original signature (electronic documents will not be accepted)
grants will not exceed £5000
applicants need to demonstrate a clear need for grant aid
applications should be submitted in reasonable time for them to be processed prior to the start of activity (ideally a minimum of 6 weeks before the start)
we recognise that sometimes opportunities arise at short notice and we will try to accommodate these circumstances. Please telephone us to discuss any urgent matters of this nature
individual applicants will be asked to provide two independent referees insupport of their application
awards will not be made retrospectively
grants will not be made for travel or individual tuition
charity fundraising events, private parties, political and religious events will not be eligible
grants are not transferable to other parties or projects
Hull City Council retains absolute discretion in the awarding of funding grants to arts.
Applicants will be notified in writing of the decision.
Contact us
You can visit us in person by appointment only.
Hull City Arts Hull City Council Central Library Albion Street Hull HU1 3TF Map (link opens in a new window)
Grants to arts application form (size: 140.1 Kb)