Watford Borough Council and Watford Palace Theatre have launched the second round of funding of up to £10,000, for local creative businesses and freelancers to support their contribution to the town's cultural landscape.
To help retain talent in the town and improve creative and business skills, applications are now open for financial support grants of up to £5k, or £10k in exceptional circumstances. See this Watford Palace Theatre link.
Funded by Watford Borough Council and delivered by Watford Palace Theatre, it builds on the success of the first round of funding launched last year.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a local cultural or creative business, collective, or freelancer who contributes to the town's cultural landscape.
Grant Launch - Photo Credit: Aleksandra Warchol Photography - awarhol.com;
Elected Mayor, Peter Taylor; Amma Gyan, Owner, Amanartis Studios; Megan Breen, Grants Administrator and Samantha Ford, Head of Community and Engagement, Watford Palace Theatre.
What can the grants be used for?
The Watford Cultural Support and Development Grants can be used to access:
Bespoke training.
Developmental and mentoring opportunities.
Match funding.
Funding to develop new products and services, live, digital or hybrid.
Digital and other business equipment.
Professional consultancy services.
New markets.
Find out more here.
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