Leeds City Council Culture Programmes

Engaging with culture in Leeds through grants, advice and support.
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Leeds Cultural Investment Programme

The Leeds Cultural Investment Programme replaces arts@leeds and Leeds Inspired funding, while building on their strengths. Sustaining funding for project and revenue activity, supporting individuals and organisations in the creative sector city-wide.

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The Leeds Culture Strategy 2017-2030

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The Leeds Culture Strategy 2017-2030 was unanimously adopted by Leeds City Council’s Executive Board, which includes representatives from all parties, on 17th July 2017.

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Leeds Literature Ecology Review 2023

Read the report here

Access resources for the arts and culture sector - Leeds 2023 Legacy

Information and downloads available here

Looking for what's on in Leeds? Head to Leeds Inspired.

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Leeds Cultural Investment Programme

Inspire R4 is now open. Deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 2nd December 2024.

Please note that this is the last funding round of the 24/25 funding cycle.

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