1. You’ll need to use our online ‘portal’ to make an application. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll need to register for access to the portal. You can find out how to do this here.  

  2. Complete and submit an online application form on our portal. If you’re unable to access the online form or require further assistance, please contact us at grants@arts.wales. After we receive your application, we’ll send you an acknowledgement.  

  3. We’ll check your eligibility. We’ll also review your project budget to make sure that the figures look right. If any information is missing, we’ll contact you. You’ll have up to 5 working days to resolve any outstanding matters.  

  4. If your application is eligible, it will proceed to assessment.  

  • All applications are subject to the same rigorous checking and assessment process.  
  • Grant decision meetings are chaired by one of our Portfolio/Programme Managers and panels can include Arts Associates with a wide range of expertise from all parts of Wales.  
  • Your application will be assessed against the published criteria and the quality of your artistic proposal.  
  • We will only be able to support those applications that present the most compelling and persuasive case against the funding criteria.  

  1. If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Award Acceptance. If you’ve not been successful, we’ll write to explain why and offer an opportunity for feedback.  

  1. Once you’ve signed and returned your Award Acceptance and we’ve verified your details, we'll pay a percentage of the award (depending on the needs of your project). We’ll pay the final 10% at the end of your project and after we’ve received a Completion Report.