Ikigai Journal #028
Kickstart 2021 Projects with Funding.
Let’s get started!
Firstly, I hope you have had a great start to the year but if you haven’t, don’t be so hard on yourself - one thing I am personally trying to leave in 2020 is Toxic Positivity.
Secondly, thanks for signing up to the Ikigai Journal and for being patient with this edition of the newsletter. As you may know, this is a self funded, passion project, so for the past few weeks I have taken some time to reset, reflect and rejuvenate. During this time, I have had conversations with members of our community to understand the challenges you are all facing, the ever-changing demands of developing creative projects and the surprising, genius ideas you have come up with to adapt to these changes. This week I have been incredibly inspired by the sculptures of Arran Gregory
Taking inspiration from our community, in the coming weeks I will be testing out some new and exciting ideas to help you achieve your funding goals...so stay tuned!
It’s still early the days of Ikigai journal - we are always open to feedback and seeking ways to make things better for you. We have a network of 1600+ grant application writers, so once you find a grant you want, the next step is simply reaching out and letting us connect you with a grant writer.
I hope this newsletter fills you with knowledge of new and exciting opportunities.
Until next week.
Solomon O
Editor
Granada Foundation
Arts & Music | £500 – £10,000 | 10th February 2021
The Granada Foundation wishes to encourage and promote the study, practice and appreciation of science and the arts, including drawing, sculpture, literature, music, opera, drama, dance, cinema and the methods and means of their dissemination. The Foundation also welcomes applications which aim to engage and inspire young people and adults to take an interest in science. Apply Here.
Arts Council England
Visual Arts | £ 2,000 - £ 10,000| 18 February 2021
The fund supports creative practitioners thinking of taking their practice to the next stage to research, have time to create new work, travel, training, develop ideas, network or find mentoring.
DYCP supports individuals who are cultural and creative practitioners and want to take time to focus on their creative development. Apply Here.
The Elephant Trust
Visual Arts | £ 2,000 - £ 5,000| 25 January 2021
The Trust was set up in 1975 to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds. It is committed to helping artists and art institutions/galleries that depart from the routine and signal new, distinct and imaginative sets of possibilities. The Trustees’ main objective is to support new work. Apply Here.
Creative Debuts
Visual Arts | £500 | No Deadline
The BAG is no-strings attached financial support to help the selected artists in whatever they want – be that make new work, buy equipment or materials, travel, research, visit exhibitions or conferences, or to even just cover some life expenses. This is specifically for Black artists; not politically black, not POC or BAME. Recipients will be chosen monthly, and every few months this selector will change. Apply Here.
Dok.incubator
Film | £ N/A | 27 January 2021
dok.incubator invites editors, directors and producers to a six–month long workshop, focused on filmmakers’ professional development and giving you access to top internationally experienced tutors. For the 2021 dok.incubator 10th season we are prepared for both online and/or residential format of the workshops, the actual program will be realized according to the development of COVID 19 pandemic. Apply Here.
British Council
Film | £ 100 - £ 1,500 | Rolling
Short filmmakers, as well as makers producing virtual reality / immersive storytelling experiences and installations, can apply for travel grants to attend international film festivals and events where their work is being screened. Our grants help you present your work abroad, develop new networks, reach new audiences and increase the exposure of new UK film and film talent internationally. Apply Here.
Sundance Institute
Film | £ N/A |N/A
The labs of the Feature Film Program are designed to give aspiring independent artists the skills and knowledge they need to develop their craft and advance their projects. While the specific criteria for participation differs across our various programs, for all of our initiatives we are seeking passionate, bold, risk-taking artists compelled to see their vision realized from script to audience engagement. Apply Here.
iluvlive
Music | £ 5,000 | 8th February 2021
The iluvlive Artist Development Programme was born out of a desire to help further acts’ careers via our platform and networks. Each year we select two to three acts to work with and offer our expertise and guidance. We are proud to announce the application process is back for this opportunity! We have a budget of £5000 to spend on what we call hard costs such as mixing, mastering, PR, plugging, tour support, videos etc. Apply Here.
YOUTH MUSIC
Music | £ 5,000 - £ 30,000 | 5th February 2021
The fund is designed to help open up access to sustainable careers in music for people aged 18-25, particularly those who are underrepresented; and to support creative employers to innovate and incubate new and diverse talent. The fund is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, and boosted by new support from YouTube which will provide digital innovation and investment to successful applicants. Apply Here.
PRS FOUNDATION
Music | Up to £ 5,000 | 12th February 2021
The Open Fund for Music Creators supports the development of outstanding songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The fund can support projects by songwriters, composers, or artists, bands, producers and performers who are writing their own music or commissioning others. The Open Fund supports Music Creators of all genres and backgrounds and at different stages of their careers. Apply Here.
WM Women Make Music
Music | £ N/A |12th February 2021
Women Make Music is in association with AWAL and Glastry and supports the development of outstanding women, trans and non binary songwriters and composers of all genres and backgrounds at different stages of their career. The fund can support projects by women, trans and non binary songwriters, composers, artists, bands and performers who are writing their own music. Apply Here.
BRITISH COUNCIL
Social Impact | Up to £ 5,000 | 31st January 2021
The British Council's Architecture Design Fashion team invites proposals from UK-based organisations, collectives and creative practitioners to inspire and promote a global dialogue around climate change, with a specific focus on engaging young people (18-29). We invite proposals that showcase radical thinking about the role of design in shaping our future and responding to urgent environmental issues. Apply Here.
Mayor of London
Social Impact | £ 500 - £ 5,000 | December 2020
The Small Grants Scheme is a funding programme for community projects that support our mission to uncover, showcase and celebrate the heritage of London’s largest industrial area. Launched in January 2019, the initiative offers local stakeholders the opportunity to bid for sums of between £500 and £5,000 to develop their proposals through this we aim to embed arts, culture and heritage into the regeneration planned for Old Oak and Park Royal. Apply Here
Trust for London
Social Impact | N/A | 2 February 2021, 1 June 2021, 5 October 2021
We fund work which tackles poverty and inequality in the capital. We support work providing greater insights into the root causes of London’s social problems and how they can be overcome; activities which help people improve their lives; and work empowering Londoners to influence and change policy, practice and public attitudes. We have seven funding programmes for 2018-2022, details of which can be found in our funding guidelines. Apply Here.
Rothschild Foundation
Social Impact | N/A |15 March 2021
We use our Impact Grants programme to target specific priorities within our interest areas that are most relevant to Bucks, test local responses to some of the big challenges within our interest areas, foster collaboration around shared priorities for greater impact. Examples of current priorities include: Arts with social impact, including arts in prisons, Sustainable food systems, Homelessness. Apply Here.
The Eaton Fund
Performing Arts | N/A | Accept applications at any time
The Trustees are able to consider applications for grants from the following people, if they are resident in the UK. Artists (painters, potters, sculptors and photographers, not performing artists), Nurses male or female, Women over 18 years experiencing hardship. The Trustees are always pleased to see photos of the artist's work or a link to the artist's website. Applicants must be resident in the UK. Apply Here.
FACT
Performing Arts | £ 1,500 | 26 April 2020
ACT Together will offer 10 early-career artists a grant of £1,500 each to create a new work for online presentation, responding to FACT’s 2020 programme, The Living Planet. Alongside this, each artist will receive mentorship from the FACT team who will support them in the development, production and promotion of their proposals. We are looking for proposals that will respond to The Living Planet. Apply Here.