Grants for local groups, organisations and businesses to organise pop-up events, performances, projects and activities in North Devon this winter are now available.

North Devon Council's Winter Flourishing Culture Grant aims to create fun and vibrant cultural experiences in local communities during the winter season. This is made possible thanks to the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Grants of up to £250 are available. Projects should have a positive impact on the local community and aim to increase participation in cultural activity, helping make towns and villages a better place to live work and visit.

Events could include creative workshops and activities, performances, music events, wellbeing activities, hosting tours, walks and discovery trails, landscaping or creating art in neglected areas or making use of redundant buildings. Activities and events must take place in November or December 2025, or January 2026.

Grants will be awarded on a first come first served basis subject to approval. Applications will close on Friday 1 December 2025 or before, if the entire fund has been allocated. 

Councillor David Clayton, Leader of North Devon Council, said: "I am delighted that we are once again able to offer our local groups funding support to bring more cultural events to North Devon, through the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Winter Flourishing Culture Grant provides a fantastic opportunity to bring people together and foster even more creativity, connection and joy in our communities this winter.

"The feedback from the first round of Flourishing Culture Grant events was incredibly positive and it was wonderful to witness such variety, creativity and enthusiasm on show. We look forward to seeing more fantastic projects come forward, and we would encourage interested parties with a great idea to apply sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment."

The grants are part of the Flourishing Culture Strategy, which was formally adopted and launched by North Devon and Torridge district councils in October 2022. The strategy sets out the value that culture brings to northern Devon, the aspiration for what it could be, and some suggested actions for raising the ambition, sustainability and impact of culture in all its forms across the region.

To apply for a Winter Flourishing Culture Grant fill out the online form on the North Devon Council website, or for more information about applying, email the council's Economic Development team at economicdevelopment@northdevon.gov.uk