Visit Explore Essex to find cultural events, activities, community engagement and funding opportunities.
Arts and Cultural Fund
Artists and cultural organisations can apply for grants between £2,500 and £30,000 from the Arts and Cultural Fund. The grants can be used to deliver projects that support and rejuvenate the arts and culture sector in Essex.
The Arts and Cultural Fund is open to:
- individual artists
- co-operatives
- charities and trusts
- community interest companies
- social enterprises
- public organisations
Applications for the next round of funding, for projects delivered in 2024 to 2025, will open in October 2023.
For more information, or to find out about past projects, visit the Explore Essex website.
Voluntary and community organisations
Many of the local community and voluntary organisations provide support to residents of Essex. Find your local community or voluntary organisation.
The Essex Armed Forces Community Covenant
Find out how the council supports armed forces and veterans with the Essex Armed Forces Community Covenant.
Cultural Strategy
Our Cultural Strategy lays out our plan to nurture and promote arts and culture by working with other authorities, organisations and communities.