Welcome to Grand Plan
We’re a charity awarding £1,000 grants to people of colour based in the UK who want to bring a new creative project to life. We support creativity in all its forms including: poetry, paintings, fashion, zines, music, food, flowers, photographs, workshops, events or something else completely.
Applications are now open until 7th May, 6pm!
Who can apply?
To apply, you need to identify as Black, Asian, Brown and/or part of the Global Majority aged 18 or over and based in the UK. For all other information and tips on making the best application possible - you can find detailed application guidance here.
You can explore the work of our previous grantees here.
What are you looking for?
Check out our application guidance to understand what we’re looking for. You will also find examples of successful applications.
When are applications open?
Applications are currently open! Apply here.
Below are the dates for the next round:
Early July - Mid August 2024
We’ll be awarding 20 grants per round.
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Please see this page for some other funds to apply to in the meantime.
Can I receive help applying?
Have a read of our application guidance, which explains how to apply and gives some top tips.
If you still have questions or have additional needs, then get in touch at info@grandplanfund.co.uk
Who will judge my application?
Our panel of independent judges will assess applications. Our four judges for 2023/24 will be:
Abigail Maria Sol has worked in the arts and culture sector for nearly a decade as a Director of Theatre and Film, Dramatherapist, and Entrepreneur.
Matthew Arthur Williams is a visual and sound artist, photographer and DJ based in Glasgow.
Zakiya Bishton is the founder of Mindwalk Yoga, a creative content consultant and part of the founding team for the radical pro-black funding organisation, Baobab Foundation
Balraj Samrai is a musician, facilitator, youth worker and record label director.
