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Creative Steps for Individuals
Arts Council of Wales · United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 3 March 2027 at 13:00, London time
- Fee
- Fee not stated. The page does not mention an application fee. The grant covers up to 90% of development costs, so applicants must find the remaining 10% from other sources, in cash or in kind. An Expression of Interest must be sent by 1pm on 10 February 2027 before applying.
- Award
- £500 to £7,500 plus access costs, covering up to 90% of development costs
- Who can enter
- Individual artists and creatives in Wales who identify as ethnically and culturally diverse, D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, with demonstrable experience as an artist or creative professional (or a portfolio showing potential). Funding is for career development, not new work. Previous Create or Create and Engage recipients cannot apply, and a maximum of two awards is allowed.Any stage · Living in United Kingdom
- Checked
- 2 days ago against arts.wales
Arts Council of Wales offers grants of £500 to £7,500 for the professional development of artists who are ethnically and culturally diverse, D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. The money supports things like mentoring, training, networks and business development rather than making new work. Applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest and discuss their plans with a Relationship Manager.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- Ethnically and culturally diverse artists
- D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent artists
- Artists seeking mentoring or training support
What it asks of you
- 10% match funding needed, cash or in-kind
- Relationship Manager discussion is compulsory
- No funding for new work or international travel
What to send
- Expression of Interest form
- Application form describing professional development needs
- Action plan or timeline of activity
- Budget including all eligible costs
- Letters of support and confirmation of in-kind funding
- Evidence of artistic practice, portfolio or examples of work
- CV where experience is limited