Fifteen creative projects across Coventry have been awarded funding through the Council’s new Made in Cov Arts & Creative Grants programme.
Coventry City Council launched the programme in April 2026 to support local artists, community organisations and freelancers to work with residents in co-creating engaging activities that enable creative expression and bring communities together.
Made in Cov also addresses gaps and inequalities with residents’ access to arts and culture in Coventry; by reducing financial and access barriers, a wide range of residents will be provided creative arts opportunities that they can take part in and enjoy.
The awarding panel prioritised projects in eight areas of the city where opportunities to engage in culture are limited, helping open doors for people who haven’t always had access to creative experiences. The grants support a range of different organisations and independent creatives. Grant recipients include:
- Vanny Radio
- The Albany Theatre
- Coventry Biennial
- WATCH Charity
- Extraordinary Us
- Arts Uplift
- Hope In Unity
- Sahyadri Friends Group
- Seanchaí Collective
- Open Theatre
- Foleshill Creates
- Asha Eade-Green and Georgia Cowie
- Duncan Whitely
- Emilie Lauren Jones
- James Robinson and Ross McCormick
Councillor Naeem Akhtar, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, said:
“I’m delighted to see these projects getting underway and I’m really looking forward to what they will bring.
“They will help bring communities together by giving residents the chance to share their creativity and connect with one another. This programme will play an important role in making Coventry’s culture and arts scene more inclusive.”
Paul O'Donnell from Extraordinary Us, explains how their grant is being used: “We’re going to create a Museum of Me, that celebrates fans of CCFC who have stuck with the team through thick and thin. We're city till we die”.
“This investment into Coventry undoubtedly helps make it an exciting, forward thinking and vibrant place for its people”.
Thaddeus Atiemo from Vanny Radio, said: “We’re absolutely delighted and honoured to receive support through the Made in Coventry Fund.
“The funding will help us expand creative opportunities for local residents, particularly children and young people, through music production, broadcasting, storytelling, digital media and community engagement projects
“Having the support of Coventry City Council means a great deal to us. It demonstrates a commitment to nurturing grassroots creativity, celebrating Coventry’s rich cultural diversity and ensuring that arts and culture remain accessible to everyone”.
To keep up with the latest creative grants, culture and arts opportunities visit our Arts and culture webpage .