Arts Council England Project Grants

Get the right kind of help for your ACE application.

Choose between a fit check, the ArtsFunded drafting route, a human review or hands-on writing support where the current rules permit it.

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Choose the level of help you need

Start with the project you actually have. Rough notes are fine, and you remain responsible for deciding, checking and submitting the application.

Which ACE route are you preparing?

Under £30,000

Check applicant eligibility, public benefit, realistic timing, income and expenditure, fair pay and whether the activity can begin after the decision.

£30,000 to £100,000

Expect a larger evidence, delivery, governance, risk, partnership and budget burden. The project needs to be ready enough to support that scale.

Not sure

Use the free finder or Funding Direction before committing to the form. Choosing the right route is part of the work.

Official guidance checked 27 August 2026. Confirm the current position before submission.

Clear responsibilities

ArtsFunded provides applicant-controlled working material. It does not submit an application, make an eligibility decision or guarantee funding.