The Arts Grants scheme

We recognise the value of the arts and aim to support artists and organisations to develop high quality arts events within the borough. To that end, the Arts Grants scheme is for arts activities or projects which are undertaken within the boundaries of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and demonstrate that they meet at least two of its strategic objectives.

There will be a large demand on this fund, so unfortunately not all applications will be successful. We advise you to speak to an officer from the Arts Service prior to making an application.

Please carefully read Grants scheme criteria before completing an application form. This page includes details on what we will and will not fund, as well as detailed instructions on how to complete the form.

Applying for a grant

Applications can only be made on the Arts Grants Form. For advice on completing this form, please see our Funding Criteria page. We recommend that you read the funding criteria before completing the form.

If you have Word installed on your computer you can fill in the application form here:

  • download the Word version of the Arts Grants Scheme application form [Word] (file size 316Kb)

We accept forms sent via email (preferrably from an official address linked to your organisation or professional practice) or as signed hardcopies.

Deadlines for applications in 2012/13:

  •  18 May for events starting after 1 July 2012
  •  21 September for events starting after 1 November 2012 
  •  18 January for events starting after 1 March 2013

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