Grants tailored for individuals and organisations working in arts, culture, and heritage across the West Midlands to expand international work abroad and at home.
Global Creative Legacy Grants
Supporting international collaboration between the West Midlands and partners in ODA (Official Development Assistance) eligible countries.
West Midlands Future Growth Grants
For individuals and organisations seeking to develop their practice through international work.
The WMCA, in partnership with British Council, are launching a new small grants programme for artists, creatives, and organisations to boost their international profile, create new partnerships abroad, and promote their work on a global scale. You can apply now for grants between £2,500 and £8,000 across our two strands of funding: the Global Creative Legacy Grants, and the West Midlands Future Growth Grants.
The application deadline for both strands of funding is Monday 29th April 2024.
The Global Creative Legacy Grants, delivered with the British Council and enabled through ODA (Official Development Assistance) funds, will support the development of partnerships between West Midlands organisations and partners in ODA-eligible countries. The Creative Legacy Grants will especially support the legacy of projects and partnerships developed through recent major events in the West Midlands, such as Birmingham 2022 Festival or Coventry City of Culture.
Read our guidance to the Global Creative Legacy Grants before you apply here.
You can also find our guidance for the Global Creative Legacy Grants in an Easy Read format and a large print, and screen reader-friendly format here:
If you would like to view the application form questions offline for the Global Creative Legacy Grants, please refer to this version here. Please note applications need to be made online on the grant website. If you require a word version, please email: culture@wmca.org.uk
The West Midlands Future Growth Grants are aimed towards individuals and organisations seeking to develop their practice through international work. This may include attending events focused on business development, planning a project, or doing R&D—we welcome all kinds of proposals.
Read our guidance to the West Midlands Future Growth Grants before you apply here:
You can also find our guidance for the West Midlands Future Growth Grants in an Easy Read format and a large print, screen reader-friendly format here:
If you would like to view the application form questions offline for the West Midlands Future Growth Grants, please refer to this version here. Please note applications need to be made online on the grant website. If you require a word version, please email: culture@wmca.org.uk
As part of the West Midlands Future Growth Grants, there is an opportunity for a musician, or a group of musicians from the West Midlands, to gain a billet slot on the festival line up for the Mempho Music Festival in Memphis.
Read our one pager on the Mempho Music Festival and how to apply here:
View our BSL and closed-captioned introduction to the International Fund: