Cultural Activity Fund
The Cultural Activity Fund is designed to help local organisations, artists and community groups bring forward projects that celebrate culture, creativity and local identity.
Successful projects can apply for up to £5,000 per activity, helping to make events and creative projects happen that might not otherwise be possible.
Projects can include everything from performances, exhibitions and festivals to participatory arts, heritage activity and creative workshops, provided they are locally focused and open to the community.
Application process
The application process for the Cultural Activity Fund opened on 12th May 2026 and the deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 12th June 2026.
Following the closing date all applications will go through the council's internal evaluation and democratic decision-making process.
We expect decisions to be made during June/July 2026 and we will keep applicants informed during the process. We may be in contact during this time for any minor clarifications to the information submitted to assist our evaluation process.
Once decisions to award funding have been made, we’ll meet with all successful applicants to finalise their project details.
Delivery of the cultural activity will need to take place during the financial year of 26/27.
An application form can be downloaded below. Please return applications and direct any queries regarding the fund to events@lancaster.gov.uk.
Last updated: 12 May 2026