Animate: Explore

Up to £1000 Fund

Amount you can apply for:

Any amount up to £1,000. 

Timeline:

Round 1 - for projects/events happening between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026

• Applications open: Friday 8 November 2024
• Applications close: Saturday 18 January 2025 (midnight)
• Applicants contacted by: Friday 14 February 2025

Round 2 - for projects/events happening between 1 August 2025 and 31 March 2026

• Applications open: Monday 31 March 2025
• Applications close: Friday 23 May 2025 (midnight)
• Applicants contacted by: Friday 13 June 2025

How to apply:

We encourage you to apply for the funding amount you need to make your project successful, up to the £1,000 limit.  

To apply you must read the guidance and submit a written application form or a video/ audio application, along with a budget for the project.