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Culture grants 2026

Starting in 2026, Stroud District Council will provide grants of up to £2,000 to support arts & culture activities in the Stroud district. The grants will focus on supporting future generations.

Eligibility

Applications are welcomed from early career artists, students, arts, culture and community organisations, and charities based in Stroud district. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over to apply. Applications are welcomed from groups but there must be one lead applicant. If the project involves young people a valid DBS certificate or safeguarding policy may be requested. Projects must take place within Stroud district. 

Exclusions

For-profit organisations may not apply. 

Supported projects

Projects will meet at least one of the Cultural Strategy themes below:

  •        Future generations
  •        Communicating, connecting and collaborating
  •        Creativity, Climate and Nature
  •        Economy and regeneration
  •        Communities and wellbeing
  •        Heritage and plans

Deadlines and assessment dates

Applications will be accepted at any time but must be submitted by the deadline to ensure consideration at the next Grants Panel meeting. Applications will close on 25 September 2026. 

  • Round 1: application deadline 2 March 2026

Grants Panel meeting 23 March 2026

  • Round 2: application deadline 1 June 2026

Grants Panel meeting 24 June 2026

  • Round 3: application deadline 25 September 2026

Grants Panel meeting 16 October 2026

Successful applicants will be required to feedback on the results of the project to gather information and learning on the impacts of the grant. They will also be expected to use SDC’s branding and publicity guidance when promoting their project.

How to apply

Apply online – Culture Grants Application Form 2026

It may be useful to prepare your answers ahead of completing the form. Or you may print a copy of the form and return by post. A pdf version of the form is available here SDC Culture Grants Application Form

If you would like to submit your application over the phone or need support to apply please email us at culture@stroud.gov.uk and we will get back to you. 

Printed application forms can be returned to: 

Cultural Strategy, Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB

Please note this is a competitive grant competition. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding will be awarded.