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Bristol City Council

Expression of Interest Only: Bristol City Council's Originators 22-23 Fund - Arts & Culture

Recreation & CultureCPV 92000000 92300000 79000000 79900000 79950000
Value£5k
Deadline8 Feb 2022
Published16 Dec 2021
RegionUK-wide
Timeline
Published 16 Dec 2021ClosedCloses 8 Feb 2022
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£5ktotal contract value
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this tender£0£2.1m

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The brief

We are pleased to announce that Bristol City Council's Originators 22-23 Fund is now open.

The Originators Fund supports Bristol-based organisations and individuals to deliver arts and cultural events and activities in the city.

For this round of funding, we will accept applications for grants between £500-£5000, for work that will take place between May 2022-April 2023.

The deadline for all applications is 5pm on Tuesday 8 February.

More information about the fund, a Guidance Document and Application Form is available on our website.

The Guidance Document gives more details about the fund, what we are looking to support and how to apply.

We will also be holding the following online sessions where you can find out more about the Originators 22-23 Fund.

Information Event, Thursday 13th January, 11am Presentation on the fund, case studies from previous successful applicants and Q&A Book here.

1:1 Advice sessions Book a 15 minute session with a member of the Arts & Events Team to talk about your ideas/ project proposal.

Tuesday 18 January 10am - 1pm Thursday 20 January 5pm - 8pm Book here We have a vision to make arts and culture accessible for all Bristol citizens.

Please do get in touch if you require any of these documents in an alternative format, experience any challenges or barriers to applying to the fund or have any specific access requirements.

Our email address is cityartfunds@bristol.gov.uk and you can leave a message for the Team on 0117 922 2716.

We look forward to receiving your application Best wishes, The Arts & Events Team

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The Originators Fund supports Bristol-based organisations

The Originators Fund supports Bristol-based organisations and individuals to deliver arts and cultural events and activities in the city.

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The Guidance Document gives more details about

The Guidance Document gives more details about the fund, what we are looking to support and how to apply.

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