Artists based in the borough have the opportunity for fresh funding after Nottingham County Council announced the launch of a new arts grant scheme.
The County Council is inviting applications from groups or individuals interested in running projects as part of its new Arts Grants Aid initiative, which was launched today.
The new fund has been set up to help increase participation in the arts across the county.
Financial support, ranging from £2,000 to £5,000 per year for the next two years, is available to individual artists, arts organisations or community and voluntary groups.
Councillor Joyce Bosnjak, Chairman of the Grant Aid Sub-Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Community arts projects enrich the lives of Nottinghamshire residents and I am delighted that we are able to continue our support for these schemes through the Nottinghamshire Arts Fund.
“The fund is specifically aimed at supporting projects with clear outcomes, such as getting more people to try arts activities, in areas where there is currently little or no provision and where schemes can provide a lasting legacy for the community.
“The arts are a brilliant way of bringing people together from different backgrounds, promoting community cohesion and having fun!
“In previous years we have been able to support a huge range of successful, innovative projects and I am sure there will be no shortage of similarly impressive applications for 2016-18.”
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 8 February 2016. Successful applicants will be confirmed in mid-May.
Applications can be made at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/arts-grant-aid
