National Lottery Project Grants: How to apply
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Prepare
Understand if this is the right fund for you
Take the Quiz
Find out what you need to apply
Contact Access support if you need it
Timescales
Timescales vary but as a guide: it usually takes 10 days for a new Grantium account to be approved.
Once you’ve submitted an application it takes up to 12 weeks to make a decision (less for applications of £30,000 or under).
Register
Wait for your Grantium profile to be approved before starting an eligibility questionnaire or application
Apply
Make sure you have read the Guidance for Applicants
Check for updates on our webpages
Allow plenty of time to hear about your decision
Prepare
Prepare
You must read the Guidance for Applicants before you apply. It explains who can apply, what you can apply for, how to apply and how we make our decisions.
Not sure if this is the right fund for you? Go back to the Am I Ready? Quiz
National Lottery Project Grants: Guidance Library (relevant to the updated version of the fund, live from 1 November)
Got a question about National Lottery Project Grants? Our FAQs may have the answer
We invest public money from government and the National Lottery to make sure everyone's creativity is given the chance to flourish and we all have access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences.
Register
Register
You’ll make your application through Grantium, our online application portal.
If you’re new to Grantium, you’ll need to create a user account and applicant profile.
It can take up to 10 working days to approve your account.
Apply
Apply
If you have a validated profile on Grantium, you can go straight to the application.
Need more help?
Need more help?
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