Who can apply?

Organisations and Groups which operate under a formal constitution and have a bank account controlled by the managing Board or Committee. They do not have to be registered charities.

Individual artists from Herefordshire and Worcestershire seeking support for their work. Proposals must be planned in conjunction with an organisation or body which will help make the work available to the public. Preference will be given to proposals for work within the two counties.

Other individual artists as long as the proposal has been planned in conjunction with an organisation or body in Herefordshire or Worcestershire which will help make the work available to the public.

Students born and schooled in Herefordshire or Worcestershire who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential to succeed in a professional context. Normally our support is available for postgraduate courses, although we are prepared on occasion to consider undergraduate level courses at specialist training institutions.  We will also consider support to young people offered exceptional opportunities such as membership of the National Youth Orchestra or the National Youth Theatre.