On these pages we'll post details of current arts, culture and heritage opportunities offered by Coventry City Council, which may include call outs for commissions, grant schemes or events of particular significance for the Coventry cultural sector.

We recommend checking this page for updates and new opportunities.

For items of interest and opportunities from further afield subscribe to the Arts, Culture & Heritage e-newsletter [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKCOVENTRY/subscriber/new?topic_id=UKCOVENTRY_291].

'Made In Cov' Programme Grants 2026 to 2027

The 'Made in Cov' Arts and Creative Grants 2026 TO 2027 scheme is now open for applications.

For full details of the grant and how to apply, visit Made In Cov Grants 2026 to 2027 – Coventry City Council [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/arts-1/made-cov-grants-2026-2027].

Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026.

 

Capital Grants Fund 2026 to 2027

A new Capital Grants scheme for cultural organisations, funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority, will launch soon. Further details coming shortly.

  • Culture and Creative infrastructure programme
  • Coventry capital allocation £247,500​
  • Launching April 2026 – delivery to complete by September 2027​
  • Application process open to Coventry-based organisations​
  • Estimate awards in the region of £20,000 to £50,000 ​
  • Encouraging applications from areas of low investment/high need, as well as diverse-led organisations ​
  • Environmental and social sustainability, civic pride, regeneration, improving access to culture and heritage