Our programme has four themes:
We want community groups, creative and cultural enterprises, and other organisations to be able to deliver activities and initiatives which give our residents new opportunities to be active and creative, and enjoy new cultural experiences in the Borough linked to these four themes. We have developed 3 funding streams targeted at different types of organisations and projects to make sure as many people in Stockport as possible are able to benefit from our time as Town of Culture.
Stockport Town of Culture Community Fund - Bids up to £500
This fund is aimed at community groups across Stockport and is for one-off projects costing up to £500. It is designed to enable new projects which provide communities with opportunities to be active and creative in their neighbourhoods in line with the four Town of Culture themes (Stockport Moves, Stockport Makes, Stockport Tastes, Stockport Sounds). Examples of funded activity might include:
Activities need to take place within the Stockport Borough and be delivered by the end of February 2024. There is a maximum of 1 bid permitted per organisation, but groups are encouraged to work collaboratively with others who may be submitting bids to maximise the impact of funds.
Further information on applying for the Town of Culture Community FundStockport Town of Culture Creative Commissions - Bids up to £5000
This fund is aimed at creative practitioners, cultural organisations and venues based or working in Stockport Borough and is for programmes of activity for which funding up to £5000 might be required.
It is designed to enable new cultural and creative opportunities to be developed for audiences and for participants at locations in Stockport. It is intended that these should span a range of art forms, including music, visual arts, craft, food, spoken word and writing. The emphasis is on encouraging individuals and organisations to try something new, to diversify the current cultural offer in the Borough and create new opportunities for residents.
Examples of funded activity might include:
Activities need to take place in Stockport and be delivered by 31st March 2024. There is a maximum of 1 successful bid permitted per organisation, but groups are encouraged to work collaboratively with others who may be submitting bids to maximise the impact of funds.
Bids which bring actual or in-kind match funding and contribute to the programming of cultureal spaces and venues will be prioritised.
This funding is no longer available.
We have now announced the recipients of funding under Creative Commissions bid phase 1.
To see a full list of funding, download the document hereStockport Town of Culture Strategic Projects - Bids over £5000
This fund, a strand of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is aimed at established cultural and creative organisations based throughout Stockport Borough and is for developing projects, initiatives and infrastructure that will have a legacy beyond Town of Culture. The projects should aim to strengthen social fabric and foster a sense of local pride and belonging.
Examples of funded activity might include:
All applications will need to fit the indicative outputs set out in the indicative outputs set out in the
UK Shared Prosperity Fund guidanceThis funding is no longer available.