ACE announce details of Round 3 opens 6th June – Cultural Development Fund

16 May 2022

Arts Council England invite Expressions of Interest for the fund, that will open in June, with a grant range of £2-5 million. It will be open to Local partnerships led by a local authority, Local Enterprise Partnership, or other appropriate body will be open to places that have a strategic vision for their development and can demonstrate both cultural maturity and commitment to culture-led growth but need investment in physical and / or digital infrastructure or other assets to accelerate and maximise their impact. The Expression of Interest form will open on Grantium at 9am on Monday 6 June 2022. The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is 12pm (midday) on Friday 29 July 2022

The fund will unlock local growth and productivity, promote economic and social recovery from the impact of Covid-19, and regenerate communities through capital investment in place-based creative and cultural initiatives.

Local partnerships led by a local authority, Local Enterprise Partnership, or other appropriate body. Open to any area across England outside of London.

Places that have a strategic vision for their development and can demonstrate both cultural maturity and commitment to culture-led growth but need investment in physical and/or digital infrastructure or other assets to accelerate and maximise their impact.

For the full eligibility criteria, read the full guidance document here: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/cultural-development-fund-round-three#section-1