Friday 5 September 2025

Rochdale Borough Culture Network – Small Grants Fund

Round 1 of the Small Grants Fund in 2025/26 is aimed at:

  • Artists and individuals whose work is based in Rochdale Borough

  • Artists and individuals who are seeking to develop their creative practice 

  • Widening access to creativity including engaging traditionally under-served communities, including, but not exclusive to communities at risk of racial inequalities, disabled, LGBTQ+ and communities experiencing poverty

 

Criteria: We will assess applications ability to develop their creative practice through the following criteria:

  • Building new networks

  • Experimenting with new collaborators or partners

  • Travelling or engaging with new opportunities

  • Undertaking training or working with a mentor

  • Research and development time 

  • Purchasing materials or equipment to support their practice 

 

Please note, RBCN are committed to ensuring artists are paid fairly and adequately for their work.  We are open to applications that support artists to be artists, including paying an adequate fee, investing in development as well as materials and equipment. 

 

The deadline for applications is Monday 30th June 2025 at 10am

 

Full Terms & Conditions Available Here: RBCN_Small_Grants_Fund_Terms__Conditions_25_26.docx

Application Form Available Here: Small_Grants_25_26_Round_1_Application_Form_.docx

 

If you require any additional support with the application, please contact rbcn@cartwheelarts.org.uk or telephone 01706 361300. 

 

Cartwheel Arts
110 Manchester Street
Heywood
OL10 1DW

Anti-discrimination

 

T: 01706 361300 
E: admin@cartwheelarts.org.uk

Company number: 2161995
Charity number: 519394

Copyright Cartwheel Arts