Funding for Organisations to Support Jobs Protection and Resilience

Following a period of discussions with Welsh Government on the difficult financial position of the arts sector in Wales, we have been awarded funding to assist in protecting jobs and strengthening resilience in the arts sector. 

We recognise that this need is urgent and it is therefore important that we can get funding to where it is needed most as quickly as possible.

Early indications from our requests for information on what might be required suggest that demand is likely to exceed the funding available by several times and therefore we have developed an application process that will focus on those most in need.

Who Can Apply?

In order to apply you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You should be a legally constituted organisation that is not limited by shares and operates on a ‘not-for-profit’ basis.  Examples include:
  • Company Limited by Guarantee
  • Registered charity (including charitable trusts)
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
  • Community Interest Company (CIC)
  • Unincorporated Association
  • Local Authority, University, Health Board or other Public Body

If your organisation type is not on this list please contact us at businesssupport@arts.wales before applying. 

Organisations that cannot apply include (but are not limited to):

• Schools
  • Government departments
  • Organisations based outside of the UK 
  • Organisations that are not up to date with reporting requirements on other Arts Council of Wales grants

We will not be able to fund organisations limited by shares or where any profits can be distributed to members/shareholders.

Timetable

Applications open for funding 16 October 2024

Deadline for receipt of applications – midday on 28 October

Depending on the volume of applications we anticipate to communicate our decisions with organisations by mid December at the latest