Funding projects £250 to £10,000

Applications are now open for the I AM Fund, a grant programme supporting organisations and projects that work with young people in the performing arts.

The grant window opens on Monday 26 January 2026 and will close on Monday 9 March 2026. The fund is designed to support organisations delivering creative opportunities that help young people develop confidence, skills and artistic expression through performance.

The I AM Fund aims to remove financial barriers that can limit access to the performing arts, enabling organisations to deliver high-quality projects including workshops, training programmes, performances, equipment purchases and other creative initiatives that directly benefit young people.

By supporting organisations embedded in their communities, the fund seeks to ensure that young performers are given opportunities to explore their creativity, build self-belief and take meaningful steps in their artistic journeys.

Eligible organisations and projects are encouraged to apply early and ensure all application materials are submitted before the closing date.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday 9 March.

For full eligibility criteria and to apply, click here.