Arts for Rutland is committed to supporting new arts projects and initiatives across the county. One of the ways we can do this is through our Arts for Rutland Grant Scheme.
Arts for Rutland has a set amount of annual funding available and applications are invited, at any time, from either groups or individuals for arts related funding.
Individuals may apply for up to £500. Groups may apply for up to £1000.
Any individual or group requiring larger scale funding should contact the chair of the Arts 4 Rutland Committee directly with full details, as we are always willing to discuss any arts project.
Applications must be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to commencement of any project. We undertake to notify you of our decision within 12 weeks of having received an application. We are unable to consider retrospective applications.
Any applicant (individual or group) may apply for more than one grant providing there are no similarities between the types of expenditure/project.
Individuals may apply for arts related funding up to a maximum of £500 for anything that might help you to develop as an artist, but which you would otherwise find it difficult to finance, such as:
- Help towards the purchase of a new musical instrument
- The purchase of reference books or equipment
- Attendance at a course, masterclass or summer school
Eligibility
- The individual must be permanently resident in Rutland
- The application should be for future expenditure
- Any costs for asset requirements included as part of the application must be based on a minimum of two competitive quotations and not estimations
- The applicant must be able to give an account of how this funding will benefit the individual
- At least one referee must be able to validate the financial need for the grant
Successful applicants will be required to ‘put back’ into Rutland in the form of a performance / demonstration or similar.
Groups may apply for arts project funding up to a maximum of £1000. The term ‘arts project’ is flexible and could include:
- A single event, concert, performance or exhibition
- A music festival
- A series of workshops
- An artist residency
- Upgrading equipment to improve facilities on an ongoing basis
- Commissioning of a new work for your group
Eligibility
- The group must be based in Rutland
- The application should be for a project you are planning in the future
- The group must provide financial statements / accounts to validate the need for the grant
- Any costs for asset requirements included as part of the application must be based on a minimum of two competitive quotations and not estimations
- The project should be for the benefit of the people of Rutland
- The project must demonstrate accessibility and inclusion
We are unable to fund any group or individual for:
- Projects leading to financial profit or commercial gain for the applicant
- 100% of the total item/project cost
- Core organisational costs e.g. rent, salaries
- Capital developments e.g. improvements to offices or workspaces.
- Projects that promote religious or political beliefs
- Fundraising activities
- Projects that take place in education settings which are not targeted and designed for the wider community
Groups and organisations run by local authorities are not eligible for funding from Arts 4 Rutland.
Successful applicants (individuals and groups) will be required to:
- Provide a post project expenditure summary together with documentary evidence
- Include reference to Arts 4 Rutland in all press releases related to the project
ANY applicant (individual or group) may be asked to meet with members of the Arts 4 Rutland Committee to review the application if more information or clarification is required.
How the application will be assessed
For Individuals, our judging criteria will include:
- The application must fulfil the eligibility criteria
- The ability and level to which it will help you develop as an artist
- Originality
- Integrity of the item for which the funding will be used
For Groups, our judging criteria will include:
- The application must fulfil the eligibility criteria
- A secure project plan with artistic quality, originality and imagination
- Priority will be given to new initiatives
- Ability to inspire and challenge both audiences and participants
- Ability to respond to the creative ideas of participants
- Ability of people to learn or try something new
- Ability of the project to develop your organisation
- Any long term impact on individuals or communities
- Impact on community inclusion
- Previous track record of excellence
- Necessary skills and financial controls in place
- Funding from other sources in place or applied for, where appropriate
The application form can be downloaded below, completed by hand or electronically, and returned by post or email.
Application guidelines for individuals
Grant Application for Individuals (pdf)
Grant Application for Individuals (doc)
Application guidelines for groups
Grant Application for Groups (pdf)
Grant Application for Groups (doc)
Previous Awards
June 2019 – Arts for the Heart of England Festival
June 2019 – Oakham Festival Play Like a Professional
June 2019 – Dementia Workshops
May 2019 – Fe Soloman music arrangement and recordings
May 2019 – Rutland Morris in Albania
May 2019 – Chater Choir Choral Day
August 2018 – Much in Little Exhibition
July 2018 – English Martyrs Community Piano
Summer 2018 – Rutland Poppy Project
June 2018 – O akham Fesival Lindy Hop and Ayoub Sisters
October 2017 – Methodartz – exhibition in Uppingham.
July 2017 – Threads physical performance project
December 2016 – Rutland Single Reed Ensemble – workshops
September 2016 – Rutland Musical Theatre – extra musicians for Sweeny Todd performance.
Summer 2016 – Sculpture Project – St Georges Barracks sculpture dedicated to soldiers who have lost their lives in recent conflicts.
June 2016 – Oakham Festival – Grants for 3 festival events, the London Ballerinas, Harp Guitar Duo and Dance workshops.
June 2016 – Greetham Players– Somme of Greetham an original community drama.
February 2016 – Rutland Three Arts – CD player for use at meetings and events.
2015 – Awards to individuals for attendance at Music Summer Schools; purchase of instruments; completion of an architectural project.
September 2015 – Rutland Open Studios exhibition in Stamford
June 2015 – Oakham Festival – various events
May 2015 – Rutland Choral Society‘s participation in Voices Now at The Roundhouse, Camden
March 2015 – Uppingham Theatre Company – Beyond the Pail – original drama performed in Rutland and at Leicester Comedy Festival.
June 2014 – Replacement of PA system for Rutland Big Band
28 June 2014 – A Long Way Home, a community performance project by Glass House Productions.
31 May 2014 – Art in the Making Festival, which launched Rutland Open Studios 2014.
20 July 2013 – Ballet in Sneakers and Unravel, presented by Launch Dance Company.
14 July 2013 – Witchley Warren Festival, organised by Ketton Showtime as part of the Big Gig Initiative
1/2 June 2013 – Art in the Making Festival, which launched Rutland Open Studios 2013.
