How to Apply

Applications are submitted through our online application portal.

Application Process

Check your eligibility using the guidance below

Prepare your proposal, including project description, outcomes and budget

Secure two referees (for individual applicants)

Submit your application by the stated deadline

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a conversation with the Trustees as part of the decision-making process.

What to Include in Your Application

All applications should clearly address:

The artistic vision and ambition of the project
Why the project matters now, locally and nationally
The expected public impact and audience engagement
How the funding will support excellence and growth
A detailed and realistic budget
Plans for sharing learning and supporting others (where relevant)

Eligibility

Geographic Eligibility

All funded activity must be:

Based in Bristol or its surrounding areas
Principally shared within a BS postcode

Applicants may live elsewhere, provided the work demonstrably serves the Bristol area.

Artistic Eligibility

We support:

All art forms
Interdisciplinary and experimental practice
New work, research and development, and significant upscaling of existing provision

We do not currently fund:

General running costs unrelated to artistic delivery
One-off events without a wider artistic or developmental context
Projects that are primarily commercial

Grant Application Form

Please download and complete the application form below.

Once finished, send your completed form to:
info@glastonburyfamilyarts.org.uk

Please include “Grant Application” in the subject line.

Schedule

The deadline for applications to our first funding round is: 29^th May 2026

Awards will be announced in late July with funding supporting projects lasting up to one year from the award date.

Details of additional application rounds will be published later in the year.

Application Journey

Review Funding Information

Applicants read guidance for either GFAF Associates or

GFAF Key Organisations, including eligibility criteria and deadlines.

Check Eligibility

Is the work based in and primarily serving a BS postcode area?
Does the proposal focus on artistic excellence?
Is the applicant an individual artist or an eligible organisation?

Eligible?

No → Applicant does not apply this round

Yes → Continue to application

Prepare Application

Applicant develops:

Project proposal
Budget
Supporting links / information
Referee details (individual applicants only)

Submit Application

Application submitted via the online portal by 29^th May 2026

Eligibility Check (GFAF Team)

Applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility and completeness.

Eligible & Complete?

No → Applicant notified (application not taken forward)

Yes → Application proceeds to assessment

Assessment & Shortlisting

Trustees review applications against:

Artistic excellence
Vision and ambition
Feasibility and budget
Potential impact and legacy

External advice may be sought where appropriate.

Shortlisted?

No → Applicant notified with outcome

Yes → Continue to next stage

Conversation / Clarification (if required)

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a conversation with Trustees to clarify aspects of the proposal.

Final Decision

Trustees agree final awards.

Applicants Notified

All applicants informed of the outcome in July 2026

Grant Awarded

Successful applicants:

Accept grant offer
Agree payment schedule
Confirm project timeline and reporting requirements

Project Delivery

Grant holders deliver the project, share work publicly, and engage in light-touch reflection and learning.

This process is designed to be transparent, supportive and proportionate, while ensuring rigorous assessment of artistic excellence.