“Thank you for making a lot of information digestible in a lively way”
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“An excellent overview/introduction to European funding maze”
- 2008/2009 seminar attendees

What's it all about?

The UK now has a 70% success rate in its applications to the main strands of the Culture programme,  and this is your opportunity to learn how you can apply to this fund, and to find out about all the other EU funding opportunities available to the arts and cultural sector. 

What will the seminar cover? 

• Background to the EU – knowing how it works and what’s in it for you
• Detailed information on the full range of EU funding programmes, including the Culture programme, the latest programmes for education, training and young people, the citizens, environment, and research & development programmes, plus the latest Structural Funds, and possible new opportunities for rural areas resulting from changes to the Common Agricultural Policy budgets.
• A brief reminder of non-EU opportunities, including European trusts and foundations, as well as bursaries, grants and awards
• Ways in which cultural organisations can develop European partnerships
• How cultural organisations can deal with the latest EU rules and regulations
• Important guidance for applying to the EU programmes and tips for developing an application
  

Upcoming seminars

London – 14 September – UCL, Tottenham Court Road
Newcastle – 12 October – Newcastle Civic Centre
Glasgow – 19 October – Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
Birmingham – 21 October – CBSO Centre
Manchester – 26 October – Cornerhouse
Brighton – 9 November – Lighthouse
Bristol – 23 November – Armada Centre
Leeds – 30 November – West Yorkshire Playhouse
Edinburgh – 1 December – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Cardiff – 7 December – Local Government Data Unit

 

Book Now: The standard delegate fee for these seminars is £82 (no VAT).  However, you can save £10 by booking before 31 August, and only pay £72.

All seminars start at 1.30pm, and end at 4.30pm, with registration and tea & coffee from 1.00pm, and take place at central locations unless otherwise stated.

Please note that PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SEMINAR YOU ARE ATTENDING so, if you need to pay via invoice, please make sure you book early enough for this payment to be processed.  In this case, please note that the confirmation email, which you will receive immediately after making your booking, is also your invoice - please pass this immediately to your finance department if appropriate.