The fastest way to draft
arts‑funding bids

Fully written funding applications in 10 minutes, with automated research, evidence and budgeting tools for UK creatives.

ACEProject Grants DYCPDYCP NLAwards for All PLPostcode Lottery CSCreative Scotland

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What creatives say

“ArtsFunded, what a fantastic platform. My draft read really well and was the perfect starting point. Like so many in the sector, I spin all the plates — delivery, budgets, admin, and of course fundraising! ArtsFunded has honestly lifted a weight from my shoulders.”

Susie Tate • Artistic Director, STP

“Hi Matt, wow! That was quick!! I am in AWE of you and your clever machine!! :D”

Chris Chinnock • Director, ourcreativeconnection

“I would still be procrastinating if not for the help of @artsfunded. Sounds like a sponsored ad but it’s not — I paid for it, and it’s genuinely worth it for my mental health!”

Anonymous user • Instagram

“Hi Matt, this is amazing - from the application to the data report.”

Audrey Gray • Creative Producer

“I highly recommend working with Matt - he used his AI methods to significantly advance my application. It took the headache out of writing, and I’d definitely work with him again.”

Astra Beck • Colour Rebel

“Matt secured our first ACE grant - fast, stress‑free, and affordable. Absolute game‑changer!”

Sarah Mills • ArtsBridge CIC

“Fast, clear, friendly - Matt’s service made securing arts funding genuinely easy and affordable.”

Rachel Singh • Choreographer

“Hands‑down the easiest arts funding process ever. Worth every penny.”

Zoe Cartwright • Independent Curator

From idea to draft in four steps

🎥 See the platform in five minutes - watch the full walkthrough

1

Answer the questionnaire

Write everything in your own words, save progress whenever you like and log budgets as you go.

2

Add research & run the review

The Evidence Builder pulls in UK stats in minutes and our expert-built 15-point reviewer highlights exactly what to add before you generate.

3

Generate the full draft

Ten minutes later you have every portal answer written, complete with budget summaries and evidence call-outs automatically slotted in.

4

Polish & export

Use the Condenser to hit exact limits, then export straight to Word or plain text and paste into the portal.

Purpose‑built tools

10‑minute Drafts

Fully automated ACE, DYCP, National Lottery & Postcode Lottery drafts with review suggestions and evidence highlights baked into every answer.

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Evidence Builder & Review

Create a project-specific research report in minutes and use the 15-point reviewer to patch gaps before you generate.

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Condenser

Paste any answer and we’ll rewrite it to exact word or character limits without losing tone or detail.

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Funder Finder (free)

Three prompts → best UK grant match and why, delivered in about 30 seconds.

Create My Account →

Takes 2 minutes - explore tools & pricing.

Credit‑based pricing

Only pay for what you need - credits never expire and can be shared across your team.

Most freelancers charge £500+ per application - ArtsFunded does it in minutes for £49.

Generate

£49

  • 1 Generate credit
  • Email support

Standard Pack

£70

  • 1 Generate
  • 1 Review
  • 15 Condense

Pro Pack

£99

  • 1 Generate
  • 1 Research
  • 1 Review
  • 20 Condense
Review£30
Research£40
20 Condense£10
ACE > £30 k Pack£125
Premium service: Matt oversees and co‑writes with the AI Book a call →

Custom plans for arts organisations

For producers, access workers and arts teams who manage multiple applications a year - save staff hours and keep language consistent. Available as monthly subscriptions.

Drafts

Scale to unlimited per month.

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Research

Custom number each month.

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Team

Multi‑user access & support.

Meet the Creator

Hi, I’m Matt - an artistic director and fundraiser who’s spent years on both sides of grant applications. I’ve seen how much energy artists and organisations pour into forms, and how heavy the process can feel.

That’s why I built ArtsFunded: to take the stress out of grant writing and give people their time back. A custom‑made system designed from the ground up, the platform is completely automated, using patterns from successful, consent‑shared applications to shape your notes into a clear first draft in minutes. It even helps pull in light research so the evidence and stats are ready when you need them.

👉 Read my story

Matt Simmonds, founder

Frequently Asked Questions

ArtsFunded is 100 % custom‑built, proprietary AI trained only on consensually supplied winning answers, guidance and reviewer notes. Nothing you write is used to train public models - ever.

Is my data private?

Absolutely. Every questionnaire, draft and upload is encrypted at rest and in transit over HTTPS, so it stays unreadable end-to-end.

  • Streams are processed in-memory and wiped once the output is saved.
  • Nothing you write is reused to train public models or shared with third parties.

Need more detail? See the full privacy policy or email matt@artsfunded.com.

How do credits work?

Each action shows its price up front. Credits are only deducted after the output is safely saved.

  • 1 credit covers Generate ≤ £30k, Review, Research or Condense.
  • 2 credits power ACE £30-100k projects.
Do credits expire?

No expiry dates - buy now and use whenever suits your project timeline.

Why should I buy a pack?

Packs bundle credits together 30-40% cheaper than single top-ups and mix the tools you’ll actually need.

Do you have an ACE budget template?

Download the ACE budget spreadsheet, make a copy, add your figures, then export to .xlsx and upload it in the questionnaire’s Budget block.

Does ArtsFunded work for ACE, DYCP and Awards for All?

Yes. Each questionnaire maps 1-to-1 with ACE Project Grants (both under £30k and £30k-£100k), Developing Your Creative Practice rounds, National Lottery Awards for All and the Postcode Lottery Community Fund.

Drafts use grant-specific language, evidence prompts and word counts so you can copy straight into the portal.

Are the models identical for every funder?

No. Each funder runs through its own prompt stack, tuned on guidance, award-winning answers and reviewer notes, so tone and length match the target portal.

What does “Review my project info” do?

Your questionnaire is compared with real winning answers and a 15-point checklist highlights gaps to fix before you generate the draft.

Where do Evidence Builder stats come from?

The agent pulls from reputable sources only (.gov.uk, ONS, peer-reviewed journals, major NGOs) and cites them inline for easy fact-checking.

You also get a plain-English evidence report to download or attach to your draft.

What happens if my research paste is huge?

Anything over ~10 000 characters is automatically condensed (free) before it hits the model, which keeps your token usage low without losing detail.

Does Funder Finder cost credits?

No - it’s free. It simply recommends the three best matches and explains why they fit.

Can I rename / delete / download drafts?

Yes. Use ✏︎ to rename, 🗑 to delete and ↓ to download as .txt or .docx.

Storage limits?

Unlimited during beta. We’ll warn you well in advance if that changes.

open for ace, dycp, awards for all details Grant writing support for Arts Council England

ArtsFunded gives artists, producers and organisations a faster way to handle Arts Council Project Grants, Developing Your Creative Practice, National Lottery Awards for All and Postcode Lottery Community Fund bids. The platform turns your notes into a structured first draft, keeps language aligned with ACE investment principles and even drops in evidence from trusted sources so reviewers can see impact.

Because every funder has different word counts and tone, we maintain tailored prompt stacks that mirror the Grantium portal questions. Pair that with the Condenser, Evidence Builder and built‑in review checklist and you have an automated grant writer that still leaves space for your own voice.

Whether you are a freelance artist planning a DYCP, a CIC shaping a Project Grant over £30k or a community group applying to Awards for All, ArtsFunded helps you move from research to submit‑ready copy in minutes.

Built for UK funding programmes

  • Full application flows for ACE Project Grants (under £30k and £30k-£100k).
  • DYCP bid drafting with prompts that emphasise practice development and reflection.
  • Lottery Awards for All answers that foreground community benefit and inclusion.
  • Postcode Lottery Community Fund support that highlights sustainability and legacy.

Why teams use it

  • Automated draft writing keeps the admin light so you can focus on project delivery.
  • Evidence Builder surfaces policy links, stats and citations you can paste straight into your bid.
  • Condenser trims answers to exact ACE and Lottery character limits without losing meaning.
  • Saved questionnaires, drafts and research make it easy to collaborate across organisations.

Ready to draft your next grant?

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Need support, want to report a bug, or share feedback? matt@artsfunded.com