Apply for the London Festival of Architecture Community Grant
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About the community fund
Barnet Council's London Festival of Architecture’s Community Fund aims to help people learn more about architecture and culture.
It helps organisers to put on events, walks, talks and discussions that relate to the festival’s theme ‘Reimagine’. These events are open to everyone.
How much you can get
We are offering small grants from £250 to £500 to support community organisations to celebrate their faith or culture, with a total of £15,000 available funds.
For more ambitious projects, applications over £500 will be considered but please email community@barnet.gov.uk to discuss your proposal ahead of the deadline for submissions.
In exceptional circumstances, bids over £500 will be considered.
Smaller groups without a bank account can nominate a group with a bank account to receive the money.
How the money can be used
These grants can be used to support new or planned events and activities.
They must take place in Barnet, between 1 June and 30 June 2024.
They must be open to all members of the local community.
Events and activities could include:
- talks
- film showings
- performances
- art projects
- exhibitions
- walks
You must comply with all relevant legislation (including The Equality Act 2010), with appropriate safeguarding measures and insurance in place.
Who can apply for the grant?
Applications are open for:
- local residents
- artists
- creative professionals
- town teams
- historians
- emerging architects
- community organisations and faith groups
- individuals that are interested in cultural or architectural events
- legally constituted voluntary and community organisations (not including schools or other statutory organisations)
If you're applying as part of an organisation, there needs to be at least 2 people on the board or committee who aren't related.
Joint applications are encouraged and will be considered.
How to apply
The submissions process will open on 6 December 2023.
The deadline to apply for this grant is Friday 1 March 2024.
In the week commencing 4 March, applicants will be notified on the status of their application.
Applicants will list their event by the deadline of 22 March 2024.
How your application is assessed
The review panel has representatives from the London Festival of Architecture. They will assess proposals for:
- links to the festival’s theme ‘Reimagine’ relating to architecture and taking place in Barnet
- be inclusive and clearly benefit Barnet residents
- demonstrate assurances in planning and organisation
- a viable budget, offering value for money
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of the outcome within 1 week of the submission date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the fund, you can email community@barnet.gov.uk