Developing Your Creative Practice

Choose the right kind of DYCP help.

Prepare the application yourself with ArtsFunded, or ask Matt for human help. The human writing page remains separate so the two choices stay clear.

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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.

Before you start

Development, not ordinary delivery

The central case should explain what changes in your practice, why now and why this activity is the right route to that change.

Specific activity

Name the research, mentoring, training, experimentation, travel or collaboration and connect each item to the development goal.

Your final decision

Whichever route you use, check every fact, cost, date and commitment against the current official guidance before submitting.

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.