Elmley Community Arts Fund

This programme is for community groups in Herefordshire and Worcestershire planning arts events or purchases. There are two funds:

1. Events and Activities: grant up to £2,000

2. Arts Equipment: grant up to £1,000

You can apply to either fund using the online form –
https://www.elmley.org.uk/the-elmley-community-arts-fund-application/

Please ensure that you do not complete the application form until you have read the guidelines thoroughly.

Guidelines – Elmley Community Arts Programme

The programme is administered on behalf of The Elmley Foundation by the charity Community First in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

If you have any questions about your eligibility or whether your ideas fit, please contact Community First on 01684 312730, or by email info@comfirst.org.uk. If a matter is urgent please email ceo@comfirst.org.uk.

Application Deadlines and decision dates for 2025/26 are as follows:

Friday 25th April for decision by Friday 9th May

Friday 25th July for decision by Friday 8th August

Friday 24th October for decision by Friday 7th November

Friday 30th January for decision by Friday 13th February 2026

Please ensure that your completed application form is submitted by 5pm on the deadline date.