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Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius 7/3/23 Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius 7/3/23

Project Grant fundraising tips

Take a look at some of the TOP TIPS that we heard from Arts Council England relationship managers at our recent Fundraising Fellowship event. If you are looking to apply for a project grant these might help…

Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius 12/2/21 Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius 12/2/21

CREATIVE BLACK COUNTRY secures £1m investment from Arts Council England for projects across the Black Country from April 2022 and March 2025

Arts Council England has today announced that a total of £38.3 million will be invested in Creative People and Places projects over the next three years - made possible thanks to National Lottery players - to deliver more grassroots-led cultural experiences in areas across England where involvement in arts and culture is below the national average.

Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius 4/7/20 Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius 4/7/20

Looking for help with your ACE application?

If you are thinking of, or planning to put together an application to the Arts Council’s new COVID-19 emergency funding and would like some advice then we’re happy to discuss your ideas and help you with your application.

Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius 3/9/19 Toni Williams - Founder of The Square Genius 3/9/19

CBC at Black Country Business Festival

Great Art and Culture For Everyone - how to apply for Arts Council Project grants and Creative Black Country's Open Access Awards workshops at the Black Country Business Festival this May.