London Borough of Culture 2020 Culture Fund

Those who wish to take part in activities of London Borough of Culture must read the following:

What is the 2020 Culture Fund?

The 2020 Culture Fund is a grant scheme of £500,000 to support local people, organisations and groups in Brent to lead their own cultural activities as part of our year as London Borough of Culture 2020.

Who can apply?

- Individuals

- Community groups

- Voluntary and not-for-profit organisations

You don’t have to live or work in Brent, but you must be working in partnership with local artists, community groups or organisations and be able to provide evidence for this.

How much can you apply for?

Individuals can apply for grants up to a maximum of £3,000 and organisations can apply for grants up to a maximum of £10,000.

What types of activities will be supported?

- Events

- Participatory projects

- Installations

- Festivals

- Carnivals

- Screenings

- Performances

- Workshops

- Exhibitions

- Talks

- Walks

How can people apply?

People can apply for the 2020 Culture Fund by filling in the application form through the grants portal.

What support is available to applicants?

One-to-ones

They will take place every Thursday from 24 Jan 2019 to 7 March 2019. The 45-minute session will be a chance for applicants to talk through their project with a member of the team and ask any questions about the application process, grant priorities and objectives.

Funding Skills workshops

We are offering workshops for applicants new to grant applications and those who would like to improve their skills. The workshops will focus on the 2020 Culture Fund, but attendees will also be able to apply what they learn to other funders. These will take place on 5 Feb and 13 Feb 2019. Places are currently booked up but if people are interested they should email info@lboc2020.com so we can arrange another session.

When are the 2020 Culture Fund rounds?

Round 1: Opened on 17 January 2019, deadline is 18 March 2019.

Round 2: Opens on 13 June 2019, deadline is 12 August 2019.

Round 3: Opens on 16 January 2020, deadline is 16 March 2020.

Useful links

Culture Fund section on website: www.lboc2020.com/2020culturefund

Email: info@lboc2020.com

Grants portal to apply: brent.grantapps.net/2020CultureFund

Eventbrite page to book onto one-to-ones: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/london-borough-of-culture-2020-team-18033141509