Assessment criteria
When assessing applications, we will look to fund projects who:
- encourage the co-creation of free and accessible events with resident groups and community champions, for those experiencing social, economic or wellbeing deprivation
- develop outreach arts activities in community settings including social housing estates, faith venues, schools, hospitals and care homes
- enable programmes that help young people find their voice
- share stories of and told by diverse communities
- improve access to the arts for those experiencing disabilities
- support creative enterprise and skills opportunities
- enable active participation in culture to improve physical and mental health
- employ creativity to enliven high streets and public spaces
- promote our neighbourhoods, business districts and heritage settings as cultural hubs