How to apply
- Download and complete the application form and send to it together with any required attachments to artsdevelopment@coventry.gov.uk no later than midday, Monday 11 May 2026
- If you have any queries about this commission or the application process, please contact 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
- 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)
Timeline – Key dates
- Applications open: 15 April 2026
- Applications closing date: midday, Monday 11 May 2026
- Applicant notification of outcomes: Week beginning 18 May 2026*
- Delivery period: All activity and evaluation delivered by end of February 2027
*Subject to change depending on the number of applications received. We may contact you for further information/clarification when we assess the applications, please make sure you check your email regularly.
Accessibility
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: artsdevelopment@coventry.gov.uk
All applicants are welcome to contact us before submitting an application for an informal conversation or to answer any questions
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 – just please read the below guidance for more information.
- questions for which we’ll accept video responses are indicated in the form with a camera symbol
- we will still need you to provide us with required documents, and your basic details in writing – please read through the application form for more details.
- if you are applying by video please send us a private YouTube link – please do not send any videos via email attachment. Guidance on how to create a private YouTube link
Please make sure you read the application guidance really 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.