East Riding Arts Grants

The purpose of the Arts Grants is to support organisations providing arts activities in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The grants programme supports a diverse range of creative activity across the region, supporting the development of local artists, arts organisations and providing cultural opportunities to local residents.

When is the next round open to applicants?

The 2025/26 Round will open for applications on 20 January 2026 and close on 1 March 2026 for activity happening from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027.

What can an organisation* apply for?

  • An organisation can apply for a grant to help with an arts-related activity, performance, exhibition, event or project, there must a public element to the project

  • The council will fund a broad range of art forms that include music (instrumental and vocal), dance, drama, mime, folk arts, community arts, creative writing, architecture, painting, sculpture, crafts, textile design, costume, cinema, video, computer-based artwork, photography and puppetry.

  • An organisation is a constituted group/organisation, eg. a charity, community-interest company, town council, parish council or other not-for-profit organisations.

Match funding is required. Applicants will be expected to meet a portion of the project’s costs. This could include grants from other sources, ticketing income, sponsorship etc.

What can we fund?

  • East Riding-based activities only
  • Running costs
  • Marketing and publicity
  • Hire of facilities
  • Programme costs
  • Performance costs.

What can't we fund?

  • Retrospective activities/events – activities for the year 2026/27 should take place after 1 April 2026
  • Items to benefit an individual
  • Individual students needing support with activities related to their course of study or their tuition fees
  • Activities that take place outside the East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Activities that do not involve the arts
  • Projects that pass on the grant funds (in part or in whole) as charitable donations.

What grants are available?

The following grants are available:

  • A 1-year grant of up to £2,000
  • A 1-year grant of over £2,000 and up to £5,000.

If you are applying for an over £2,000 grant, it is a requirement that you have a conversation with a member of the Arts Development team before applying.

To request a factsheet with more information about the East Riding Arts Grants and details of how to apply, please contact us:

Email: arts.development@eastriding.gov.uk

Please note: your organisation must have achieved East Riding Minimum Operating Standards (ERMOS) before you are awarded an Arts Grant. For more information on how to obtain ERMOS, please contact:

Email: tracey.topliss@eastriding.gov.uk

You can apply for an Arts Grant online using East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Grant Application Portal.

This portal will allow you to set up and manage your funding applications to grant schemes administered by the council.

Once you have completed your registration details you will be able to search for the Arts Grant scheme and then follow a simple step-by-step, guided process to complete and submit your form, and upload any relevant supporting documentation.

Use the button below to apply for a grant using the Grant Application Portal:

Apply for a grant using the Grant Application Portal

If you require assistance with your application, email arts.development@eastriding.gov.uk.

If you are an individual looking for grants to support your development, please visit Active Creative and Talented Performer Grants.

For more information on other grants available, please visit the Grants and funding page.

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