Sheffield Arts and Culture Fund

The Sheffield Arts and Culture Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 to support small, grassroots arts, culture and heritage organisations working across Sheffield.

The fund has been established by the South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF) on behalf of Culture Sheffield and Sheffield City Council, with the aim of strengthening Sheffield’s cultural sector and supporting organisations that bring creativity, culture and communities together.

Funding is available for projects lasting for up to 12 months, with successful projects able to begin from April 2027.

The programme is open to grassroots, not-for-profit arts, culture and heritage organisations operating in Sheffield.

Grants can support both the delivery of cultural and heritage activities and the longer-term development of organisations. Funding could be used for projects that:

• Develop organisational skills and leadership
• Strengthen governance
• Improve financial sustainability
• Develop new partnerships and collaborations
• Create more inclusive cultural opportunities
• Help organisations secure future funding and investment
• Deliver cultural or heritage activities within Sheffield

Applicants should read the full eligibility criteria and guidance before submitting an application. Organisations will also be subject to the South Yorkshire Community Foundation’s due diligence requirements.

For smaller cultural and heritage organisations looking to strengthen their organisation, develop new activities or improve their long-term sustainability, the fund provides an opportunity to access practical grant support.

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