Leeds Inspired manages two grant schemes to support arts events and projects in Leeds. Since April 2012 we have funded over 300 projects that have taken place across the city and worked with a range of audiences, artists and communities.
To see some case studies of the projects we've funded so far please take a look at our Projects page.
Applications are welcome for standalone projects or activities that contribute to larger events or initiatives. If you are thinking about submitting a Leeds Inspired grant application and would like to talk to us about your idea please call to arrange a grant surgery on 0113 378 6009 or email jane.earnshaw@leeds.gov.uk
The application forms and deadline information for both grant schemes can be found below.
Leeds Inspired Small Grants
The Leeds Inspired Small Grant Scheme accepts applications of between £100 and £1000.
The 2020 deadlines are 12 noon on Thursday 5th March, 7th May, 2nd July, 3rd Sept, 5th November 2020
Leeds Inspired Main Grants
The Leeds Inspired Main Grant scheme accepts applications of between £1000 and £10,000. The next deadline for the Leeds Inspired Main Grants Scheme is 12 noon on Thursday 6th February and Thursday 2nd October 2020.
Leeds Inspired Funded Projects
Below you'll find information about the projects we've funded since 2012. The information in these documents is in basic list form; for more detailed case studies please visit our Projects section.
Main Grant Funded Projects
Round 1 Main Jan 2012 Funded Projects- Round 2 Main March 2012 Funded Projects
- Round 3 Main Nov 2012 Funded Projects
- Round 4 Main Feb 2013 Funded Projects
- Round 5 Main Nov 2013 Funded Projects
- Round 6 Main Jan 2014 Funded Projects
- Round 7 Main Jun 2014 Funded Projects
- Round 8 Main Jan 2015 Funded Projects
- Round 9 Main Jun 2015 Funded Projects
- Round 10 Main Jan 2016 Funded Projects
- Round 11 Main May 2016 Funded Projects
Small Grant Funded Projects
- Round 1 Small Mar 2012 Funded Projects
- Round 2 Small May 2012 Funded Projects
- Round 3 Small Jul 2012 Funded Projects
- Round 4 Small Sep 2012 Funded Projects
- Round 5 Small Nov 2012 Funded Projects
- Round 6 Small Jan 2013 Funded Projects
- Round 7 Small Mar 2013 Funded Projects
- Round 8 Small May 2013 Funded Projects
- Round 9 Small Jul 2013 Funded Projects
- Round 10 Small Sep 2013 Funded Projects
- Round 11 Small Nov 2013 Funded Projects
- Round 12 Small Jan 2014 Funded Projects
- Round 13 Small Mar 2014 Funded Projects
- Round 14 Small May 2014 Funded Projects
- Round 15 Small Jul 2014 Funded Projects
- Round 16 Small Sep 2014 Funded Projects
- Round 17 Small Nov 2014 Funded Projects
- Round 18 Small Jan 2015 Funded Projects
- Round 19 Small Mar 2015 Funded Projects
- Round 20 Small May 2015 Funded Projects
- Round 21 Small Jul 2015 Funded Projects
- Round 22 Small Sep 2015 Funded Projects
- Round 23 Small Nov 2015 Funded Projects
- Round 24 Small Jan 2016 Funded Projects
- Round 25 Small Mar 2016 Funded Projects
- Round 26 Small May 2016 Funded Projects
- Round 27 Small Jul 2016 Funded Projects
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