UKSPF Culture Fund - Grow and Maintain Fund

The UKSPF Culture Fund is a high-quality arts and culture grant scheme commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council to support communities and deliver outcomes across strategic objectives in Central Bedfordshire. This programme is part-funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund and aims to support the cultural sector and local communities. The Grow and Maintain Fund specifically offers grants up to £20,000 for organisations to grow new partnerships, create more ambitious projects, and sustain their impact in the creative sector in Central Bedfordshire, with funding available for up to one year. The fund has three key priorities: Place (encouraging a sense of pride in place through art and culture), Community (nurturing well-being and inclusivity through vibrant cultural offerings), and Economy (creating a thriving arts and cultural sector). Applicants must demonstrate that their project meets one or more of these themes. The fund is administered by Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation and encourages individuals working in creative industries in Central Bedfordshire to partner with organizations for pilot projects.