ANS offers small grants to Members (either Group or Invidivual) of the Network. Grants can fund arts activity in the Borough and the maximum award is £1,000.
Events that engage the local community in high quality arts activity as audience or participants.
Arts projects that involve collaboration and/or partnership working with local artists and organisations.
Projects or activities that diversify access to arts in Sutton and encourage inclusivity.
Creative activities that increase the wellbeing of Sutton residents.
Organisations directly funded by the London Borough of Sutton (this does not include grant funding).
The core costs or running costs of an organisation.
Events where proceeds go to charity.
Where, in the view of the panel, there is already adequate financial provision.
An organisation with significant unrestricted reserves.
Proposals that do not benefit the arts in the Borough.
Political parties, lobbying and campaigning.
Any groups or individuals who can show that the use to which they will put the grant will be for the benefit of art in the Borough and Sutton residents.
Any applicants should have appropriate policies and insurances in place.
Download grants policy and application form here.
Download guidance on completing the application here.
Applications to be considered at following ANS exec meeting. Applicants to be notified of decision one week after the meeting and no later than one month after the application deadline.