Grants database

Supporting core costs in order to develop and expand a programme of creative writing workshops for schools and drop-in sessions for children aged 8–18.

To develop MIF Creative as a core part of the Manchester International Festival and provide opportunities for local people to work with leading international artists.

Action research to support national dissemination of the first qualification for dance practitioners to work with children and young people in the informal sector.

Support for Serious to develop and deliver four participatory projects (in London, Glasgow, Norfolk and Dorset) that will culminate as part of ​‘World River’, the major Cultural Olympiad initiative that they are developing as part of ​‘Sound’. ​‘World River’ will be a spectacular, free curtain-raiser to the 2012 Games, taking place at various iconic locations along the banks of the River Thames on the weekend of July 21 and 22, a week before the Opening Ceremony.

Core support to underpin key salaries, helping the organisation to develop their theatrical work with homeless people in London.

To support an innovative programme of activities and new partnerships to engage North East readers with quality literature events and activities.

Support for the extension of a programme of collaborative art activities and events on the Rose Hill housing estate in Oxford.

A teacher to develop and deliver a life skills programme for children with special needs, based around an environmental project called Down to Earth.

To set up peer mediation in local primary schools – three year programme of training and support

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Expansion of ​‘Arts Mentoring for Released Prisoners’ project and UK-wide roll out of the Arts Award Scheme’s exhibitions, curated by marginalised young people.

Core support to underpin the family learning activities at the Museum of London.