Event Fund, part of LBTH Mainstream Grants

The Event Fund

Part of LBTH Mainstream Grants

The Event Fund operates to quarterly deadlines.

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

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

The next deadline, for events taking place during the months of July to September 2017, is MIDDAY Thursday 27th April using the online application form. Please access the form here - https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_552/default.asp?SA=SNA&FID=35036&SESID=27887&RL

QUARTER 2 - Event Dates – July to September 2017 – application deadline 27th April 2017, MIDDAY

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 form, and deadlines are final (no late applications are accepted):

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

The Friends and Family of Jo Cox have come up with the initiative to invite people to get together with their neighbours to share food and celebrate all that we hold in common, to mark the first anniversary of her murder. The initiative is being backed by the Big Lunch and a wide range of organisations.

The Council is inviting the community to organise street parties and community get togethers to show that the people of Tower Hamlets are united in solidarity against those who seek to divide us.

Funding
Small grants of up to £250 are offered towards events organised to mark this occasion.

Due to Ramadan, we are offering 2 weekends for the Great Get Together events; 17/18 June and 8/9 July.

The deadline for the applications is Thursday 27th April at 12:00 midday. Applications must be made via the short application form called 'The Great Get Together Application Form' , which can be downloaded below.

Road Closures / Street Parties.
For those wishing to hold a street party, Road Closure and Street Party application forms need to be completed and submitted to festivalsandevents@towerhamlets.gov.uk by 12:00 midday 19th May. Application forms for closing the road and holding the street party can be found by following this link. www.towerhamletsarts.org.uk

For more information about the grant or closing the road / holding your event in a park please email festivalsandevents@towerhamlets.gov.uk or call 020 7364 7907.

For more details about The Great Get Together please follow the link www.greatgettogether.org

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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