Arts Council England

National Portfolio 2028-33

From £50,000Closes 15 Dec 2026 (33 days)England

Five-year investment for arts organisations, museums and libraries working with the public or supporting the cultural sector. Applications for the 2028-33 portfolio are open.

What it pays for

  • Growth

Conditions to know about

Open to arts organisations, museums and libraries. Portfolio runs five years from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2033. Decisions shared July 2027. Page does not state a geographic restriction or legal form requirements.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in England
You are a charity, a social enterprise, a public sector body or a company or partnership
The funder’s wording
Who can apply:** arts organisations, museums and libraries

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Source: Arts Council England: open funds. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Growth, England

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