About our Create grant fund
Create is our small arts funding programme for freelancers, creative practitioners, community groups and cultural organisations in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
In 2026, we'll place particular importance on activities that prioritise young people.
You can apply for a grant to run a project that:
- is free for residents to attend or take part in
- brings together diverse communities
- builds partnerships between artists and community groups
- brings life to public spaces and attracts local audiences
Projects you can apply for
To apply for a Create grant, you'll need to send your application as either a Community Arts project or a Black History project.
Community Arts projects
These projects must be new arts and cultural activities in the borough. We would also like to see projects that:
- showcase young people as creators, performers and audiences
- highlight underrepresented groups
- support awareness events like International Women’s Day, Pride or Refugee Week
Black History projects
These projects:
- showcase the culture and heritage of Black diaspora communities
- showcase young people as creators, performers and audiences
- celebrate the contribution of African and Caribbean communities in Royal Greenwich
Who can apply
We especially welcome applications from artists, creative practitioners and cultural organisations who have not received Royal Greenwich culture funding in the last 2 years.
You must also:
- be aged 18 or over
- live or work in the Royal Borough of Greenwich
- apply in the legal name of the individual or organisation
- have a bank account in that legal name
- not be in default on any previous Royal Greenwich funding
Type of grant available
Grants up to £3,000
This is for freelancers and creative practitioners with at least 3 years’ professional experience of making or sharing work with audiences and participants.
You can also apply if you are a community group or arts organisation that is constituted and can provide a charity or company number.