Culture Grants introduction sessions
Watch the Culture Grants 2026 trailer to get inspired and hear what Culture Grants are all about!
We will be holding introductory information sessions around Wakefield district and online. Any upcoming sessions will be listed on this page.
These will be bookable, 1-hour sessions. They will include a presentation introducing the different grants available and how to apply. There will be a chance to ask questions about the application process.
2026 sessions
The following are details of our information sessions around the district and online.
Previous sessions
- Wednesday 11 March, 10-11am – Wakefield Library
- Wednesday 11 March, 12:30-1:30pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
- Thursday 12 March, 10-11am – Normanton Library
- Friday 13 March, 10-11am – Hemsworth Library
- Monday 16 March, 10-11am – Featherstone Library
- Monday 16 March, 6-7pm – Online via Microsoft Teams
- Tuesday 17 March, 12:30-1:30pm – Stanley Library
- Wednesday 18 March, 2:30-3:30pm – Airedale Library
If you need any individual guidance on Culture Grants, please contact us via the email address at the end of this page.
Other places for support
Creative Exchange, free monthly sector support events produced by Creative Wakefield and taking place at Wakefield Exchange. These events are open to everyone and each month there’s something new to discover. Upcoming sessions focus on fundraising and development support for creative individuals and organisations:
Co-Working X Fundraising
Wednesday 29 April, 10am to 3:30pm - Wakefield Exchange
Free 30 minute 1 to 1 fundraising surgeries with experts from Good Fundraising. Get practical help developing your ideas and finding suitable funders.
Meet the Funders
Wednesday 13 May, 12:30 to 3:30pm - Wakefield Exchange
Meet Arts Council England and the National Heritage Lottery Fund. Learn what national funders look for and how to strengthen funding applications. The Cultural Development Team will also be on hand to discuss Wakefield Council Culture Grants.
Join the Creative Wakefield Network to access wider support and resources.