Aims/Priorities: Tameside Council is offering grants of up to £1,500 to help artists, groups and creative organisations run exciting new projects across Tameside. These grants are supported by the UK Government through the Economic Development and Regeneration Flexible Grant (ED&RFG) programme and Greater Manchester Arts funding.
The funding can be used to: Support a varied and vibrant programme of cultural activity across Tameside; give everyone the chance to take part in arts and culture; celebrate creativity and the joy of being creative; make Tameside a welcoming and exciting place to visit; encourage people to spend time in our town centres and green spaces; help local people feel proud of where they live.
The project must:
• Take place in Tameside
• Finish before 28 February 2027
• Be a high quality creatively led activity or event
• Encourage footfall and more people to visit the chosen area
• Be welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone
• Help bring communities together
• Celebrate creativity and champion inclusive ways for residents and visitors to engage with the arts.
Who can apply: Artists, performers, makers, creative groups, and organisations can apply for funding to deliver a new creative project in Tameside.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £1,500 are available. The grant can help pay for things such as: Workshops; Speakers; Music; dance, or theatre performances; art exhibitions; community events; film or play projects; art trails and other reasonable costs required to run your project.
Application process: Please read the guidance notes on the website carefully before applying. Application can be found on the website and once completed should be emailed to events@tameside.gov.uk with the subject 'Tameside Creative Communities Grant application'.
Deadline: Sunday 16 August 2026 midnight.
Contact info: events@tameside.gov.uk
Website: Tameside - News & Views - Tameside Creative Communities Grants open for 2026/27