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Create grants fund

Create is our small arts funding programme for freelancers, creative practitioners, community groups and cultural organisations in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

You can apply for a grant to run a project that:

  • is free for residents to attend or take part in
  • brings together diverse communities
  • builds partnerships between artists and community groups
  • brings life to public spaces and attracts local audiences

Projects you can apply for

To apply for a Create grant, you'll need to send your application as either a Community Arts project or a Black History 365 project.  

Community Arts projects 

These projects must be new arts and cultural activities in the borough. We would also like to see projects that highlight underrepresented areas or support awareness events like International Women’s Day, Pride or Refugee Week.

Black History 365 projects 

These are projects that showcase the culture and heritage of Black diaspora communities and celebrate the contribution of African and Caribbean communities in Royal Greenwich.

Who can apply

We especially welcome applications from artists, creative practitioners and cultural organisations who have not received Royal Greenwich culture funding in the last 2 years.

You must also:

  • be aged 18 or over
  • live or work in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
  • apply in the legal name of the individual or organisation
  • have a bank account in that legal name
  • not be in default on any previous Royal Greenwich funding

Read our terms and conditions

Types of grants available

There are 3 types of Create grants you can apply for

Grants up to £750 

This is for freelancers and creative practitioners with at least 3 years’ professional experience of making or sharing work with audiences and participants.

Grants up to £3,000

This is for community groups and arts organisations that are constituted and can provide a charity or company number

Grants up to £3,500 

This is a Special Award grant  open to freelancers, groups or arts organisations delivering projects that:

  • respond to the Climate principle of our Culture Strategy
  • take place in underrepresented areas such as Eltham, Mottingham or Coldharbour