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' commissions 2026-27
A new round of grant funding will be launched soon to support hyperlocal, co-created cultural activity in Coventry's most deprived neighbourhoods. Further details coming shortly.
- Focus on co-creation with residents â
- Commissions/grants for £2,000 to £5,000â
- Launching March/April 2026
- Specific to Coventry âcommunities
- Priority areas Wood End, Henley Green, Bell Green, Foleshill East, Hillfields and Willenhallâ
- Delivery by March 2027
Capital Grants Fund 2026-27
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 £247,500â
- Launching April 2026 – delivery to complete by September 2027â
- Application process open to Coventry-based organisationsâ
- Estimate awards in the region of £20,000 - £50,000 â
- Encouraging applications from areas of low investment/high need, as well as diverse-led organisations â
- Environmental and social sustainability, civic pride, regeneration, improving access to culture and heritage