Constituted in the UK as a not-for-profit arts or cultural organisation (or a registered association with a clearly defined Memorandum of Articles), with an address within the Coventry Local Authority District.
Priority will be given to small organisations with an annual turnover of less than £1 million, although we can consider larger organisations if they, through their work, support a number of smaller organisations.
Organisations who work primarily in the arts and culture sector. Please see FAQ document for further details.
We want to encourage applications from organisations that have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion – and can demonstrate this through their leadership.
Organisations with a dedicated bank account requiring at least two signatories at different addresses.
Organisations who have been trading at least 12 months when applying. We need to see evidence such as a recent set of audited annual accounts (or other evidence, such as budget documents signed by an accountant or detailed business account bank statements displaying income and expenditure)
Applicants must be over the age of 18 and authorized to submit an application on behalf of their organisation
Who cannot apply?
Individuals (including sole traders and freelancers).
Organisations who are registered in Coventry, but whose activities and services are mostly taking place outside the city.
Organisations based outside the Coventry Local Authority District
Organisations that don’t deliver arts and cultural activities as part of their core offer.
