About the Open Grants Scheme

The Arts Open Grants Scheme supports innovative ways for people to enjoy, experience and be involved in the arts across all art forms. We remain particularly interested in young people, including initiatives involving families, carers and communities. 

View our guidelines for more information about our funding priorities and our overarching criteria.

Awards

View all recent Arts awards

Download our 2008-09 yearbook with full awards listings

Case studies

Click on any of the case studies on the left to read about individual projects the Arts programme has supported.

Examples include Webplay, an internet-based arts education charity that uses the internet to help overcome barriers that restrict young peoples access to the arts.

Other case studies include Creu Cymru and Celebrating the Earth

Eligibility

Charitable or not-for-profit organisations can submit an outline application at any time, focusing on innovative ways of encouraging enjoyment and experience of the arts.  Please read our guidelines