Leeds Inspired manages grant schemes that support arts events and projects taking place in Leeds. Since April 2012 we have funded over 600 arts projects that have taken place across the city and worked with a range of audiences, artists and communities in Leeds.
If you are thinking about submitting a Leeds Inspired grant application and would like to talk to us about your idea please email leedsinspired@leeds.gov.uk to arrange a grants surgery on the phone.
Leeds Inspired LIVE Grants 2021
The Leeds Inspired LIVE Grant is a time-limited grant scheme to help kickstart live performance and to encourage audiences to feel confident to return to district centres and the city centre.
The scheme accepts applications for grants of between £500 and £2500. See below for the deadline and application forms.
- Tuesday 4 May 12 noon
Leeds Inspired Small Grants 2021
The Leeds Inspired Small Grant Scheme accepts applications for arts projects grants of between £100 and £1200.
The 2021 Small Grants continue to operate monthly. See below for our 2021 Small Grant deadlines:
- Thursday 4 March 12 noon
- Thursday 1 April (yes really) 12 noon
- Thursday 6 May 12 noon
- Thursday 3 June 12 noon
- Thursday 1 July 12 noon
- Thursday 5 Aug 12 noon
- Thursday 2 Sept 12 noon
- Thursday 7 Oct 12 noon
- Thursday 4 Nov 12 noon
Small Grants Application Form 2021/22 (.docx)- Small Grants Guidance Notes 2021/22
Leeds Inspired Main Grants 2021
The Leeds Inspired Main Grant Scheme accepts applications for arts project grants up to £10,000
This Scheme is currently closed.
About Leeds Inspired
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