How to apply
- Complete and submit an application form or a video application as soon as possible, but no later than midday, Thursday 14 August 2025
- Submit your application and all requested documentation to artsdevelopment@coventry.gov.uk
- Please send us your application form and documents in either Word or PDF formats. Please do not send links to cloud storage locations (for example Google Docs/Drive) or embed images and links in your application form. You can include website addresses but please write them out fully (not hyperlinked) and make sure they are accessible to the public
- If you have any queries about the application process please read the FAQs at the end of this document, or drop us an email to artsdevelopment@coventry.gov.uk.
Please note that the mailbox is only monitored through standard working hours.
Accessibility
- All applicants are welcome to contact us before submitting an application for an informal conversation or to answer any questions
- If you have access needs and wish to discuss ways in which we can help with completing your application (for example providing the application form in a different format), please contact us by email and we will be pleased to assist you
- Applicants are welcome to partially submit their responses to the application questions in video format, should this be more accessible or preferable. Please note the following conditions:
Guidance for video applications
- We will accept video responses to some of the questions – please see the application form for more information
- We will still need you to provide us with your basic details in writing. You will also need to send us additional documents.
- If you are applying by video please send us a private YouTube link – please do not send any videos via email attachment. Watch a video on how to create a private YouTube link.
Please make sure you read the application form and above guidance carefully, and check that you have included all the documents.
If your application is missing information, we may not be able to consider it for funding. Please also respect the word/time limits – we will only consider text/video up to the maximum word/time limit.
Data protection
Coventry City Council complies with the Data Protection Act and the UK GDPR and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a Data Controller.
For full details of how and why we collect personal data, please view our privacy notice.