This section contains information on arts funding sources available to individuals and organisations and links to funding portals where you can access lists of funds and tools to help you match your project to the right funder.
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The National Lottery is one of the main funders of community projects across the UK and has a number of schemes suitable for arts projects.
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Arts Council England run a scheme, funded by the National Lottery called Grants for the Arts. Their grants are for individuals, arts organisations and other people who use the arts as part of their work.
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www.governmentfunding.org.uk is a website designed to provide easy access to information on government grants for voluntary and community groups.
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Funderfinder is a registered charity that has developed a tool to help individuals and organisations access funds for community and voluntary projects.
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The DCMS publishes a comprehensive online guide to arts funding sources in the UK, which can be downloaded from http://www.culture.gov.uk/
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UK trusts and foundations give approximately £2 billion in grants each year to charity.
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Business can provide a wealth of support to community arts projects, whether through national grant giving programs from major corporations or in-kind support from local businesses.
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If you are looking for funding to create a piece of art, you may be able to find some artform specific funding, particularly for areas where costs can be high, such as filmmaking.
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This section contains links to local organisations that focus on projects in Berkshire or Slough.
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