Council’s Culture Fund opens for 2026-27 projects

Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for its Culture Fund – a scheme aimed at supporting cultural activity in Orkney.

 The fund is now open to applications for financial support for cultural events, activities or projects taking place in Orkney between 1 April 2065 and 31 March 2027.

Grants can be awarded for projects related to arts, heritage or Orkney dialect, and can support new or existing projects.

A total pot of £23k is earmarked for local projects, subject to the Council’s budget setting process in early 2026.

Emma Gee is the Council’s Arts Officer: “For more than a decade, the Council’s Culture Fund has supported a wide range of cultural events and projects.

“This fund is always in demand, and applications are determined on merit just once a year - so I’d encourage interested groups to get in touch as soon as they can to talk through project ideas before starting their application with us.” 

 Applications forms, guidance and case studies of past projects are on the Orkney Islands Council website at www.orkney.gov.uk/CultureFund  

The deadline for applications is 5pm on 31 October 2025.  
 
(Direct link: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/arts-opportunities-and-funding.htm)