Animate: Explore

Up to £1000 Fund

Amount you can apply for:

Any amount up to £1,000. 

Timeline:

For projects/events happening between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027

• Applications open: Thursday 26 February 2026
• Applications close: Midnight, Sunday 19 April 2026
• Decisions made by: Tuesday 11 May 2026

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 via the links above. 

If you would like to talk to someone on the panel about your idea, or support on completing the application form, please book an appointment at one of our funding surgeries:

1-2-1 conversation about your idea at JOLT: Tuesday 3 March 2026 - 9:30am – 12noon – Book here

1-2-1 conversation about your idea at JOLT: Wednesday 18 March 2026 – 1pm – 3:30pm – Book here