Funding for organisations

Small and large lottery funded grants

Major Productions

The aim of this programme is to fund the development and presentation of exceptional, large scale, high-quality, live arts experiences for audiences in Wales. It supports organisations creating unique and innovative work that has the potential to engage with significant audiences in Wales and beyond, showcasing the best of Welsh and Wales based talent.

Creative Communities

The aim of this programme is to encourage voluntary and community groups who are embedded in their communities across Wales, to engage in artistic activities.

Creative Steps for Organisations

The aim of this programme is to support individuals and organisations who have experienced barriers to accessing our funding. 

A National Lottery Arts Funding Programme

Create

The aim of this programme is to fund the development and creation of high-quality arts experiences that help creative individuals and organisations engage with and connect to the public.

A National Lottery Arts Funding Programme.

Arts, Health and Wellbeing Lottery Funding

The aim of this programme is to support partnerships from across the arts, health, social care and third sectors to provide high-quality creative projects that deliver health and wellbeing benefits for the people of Wales.

A National Lottery Arts Funding Programme.

Grants for international work

Strategic initiatives

Arts Capital Investment

Closing date: 2nd July 2025

Funding from Arts Council of Wales in partnership with Welsh Government to support the improvement of the Capital infrastructure in the Arts sector in Wales for the 2025/26 financial year. 

Contact us for funding help

Get in touch with us at any stage during the application process if you feel lost or not sure what to do next.

Important additional information can be found here.