Event Fund, part of LBTH Mainstream Grants

The Event Fund

Part of LBTH Mainstream Grants

The Event Fund operates to quarterly deadlines.

The Event Fund is a distinct allocation from the Tower Hamlets Mainstream Grants budget and exists to provide small grants for high quality, public, arts events and festivals. Administered by Tower Hamlets Council Arts, Parks & Events team, it has been operating for a number of years. It supports approximately 40 - 50 festivals or events taking place in the borough each year. The maximum amount that can be applied for is £2500 however most awards are in the range £500 - £1000. 

Following a review of Event Fund application procedures, we now have two application forms for grant applications of up to £500 and £501-£2500. Previous versions will no longer be accepted. For advice and support on how to apply, there will be free workshops before the Event Fund deadlines.

The Fund aims to support organisations to improve access to arts based events and the quality of festivals and events in Tower Hamlets, encourage participation and increase community involvement.

Applicants will need to demonstrate how the event meets the criteria listed below and how the event will address of at least one of the Community Plan priorities.

Benefit for the Community of Tower Hamlets: how will local people benefit from this event or activity? Who will benefit and how will you know if the benefits you intend are achieved?

Partnership working: are you working with local organisations or communities? How are they involved and how will your partnership(s) work?

Innovation: is your organisation taking an unusual or adventurous approach to planning or programming? Are you bringing new audiences to the arts?

Tower Hamlets Community Plan prioritises equality, cohesion and community leadership. For more information go to:

http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/community_and_living/community_plan/community_plan.aspx

2017-18 Timelines

Applicants will need to ensure that they plan well in advance to ensure that they meet the new deadlines.

Applications for events taking place during the months of July to September have now closed. The next deadline, for events taking place from October to December 2017, is MIDDAY Thursday 20th July.

QUARTER 3 - Event Dates – October to December 2017 – application deadline 20th July 2017, MIDDAY

QUARTER 4 - Event Dates – January to March 2018 – application deadline 2nd November 2017, MIDDAY

Applications can only be accepted via the online forms, and deadlines are final (no late applications are accepted):

APPLY HERE

Application form for grants up to £500

Application form for grants from £501 to £2500

Please use the link below to access the form you started and you will be able to return to the attachments page and submit your application

RETURN TO STARTED APPLICATION HERE 

For further information about the fund please email festivalsandevents@towerhamlets.gov.uk. For technical help with the online form please email third.sector@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Tower Hamlets Council allocate a proportion of the annual Event Fund budget towards events as part of Black History Month. These also need to be submitted by the 20^th July on the same grant forms for up to £500 or £501 to £2500. The criteria is the same but if you have any queries please get in touch with us.

Further information about how to get involved can be found here

Other funding opportunities

There are a range of other funding opportunities available to local groups and individuals. See those listed below to help you with securing your additional funding.

www.towerhamletsarts.org.uk/?cat=13&guide=ArtsInfo

www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/advice_and_benefits/grants/grants.aspx

www.idoxopen4community.co.uk/towerhamlets/

www.eastendcf.org/index.php?cat=9&sec=58

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