BETTER CONNECTED ARTS ACCESS BURSARY
In partnership with GM Arts, Better Connected is offering bursaries between £100 and £500 to support the development of freelance creative practitioners. These bursaries can be used to support attending our career development programme, or to attend opportunities such as workshops, training, networking, or access other professional development opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY
We recognise that financial barriers can significantly limit access to professional development opportunities for freelance creative practitioners. The GM Arts Access Bursaries are designed to support those who find it challenging to cover the costs associated with attending networking, training or other professional development events. We aim to cover expenses that may be overlooked by other funding sources, including, but not limited to, the cost of taking time off work, travel, accommodation, and caregiving costs.
Our goal is to reduce financial pressures so that creative practitioners can focus on expanding skills and networks, irrespective of personal or economic circumstances.
Please note: GM Arts Access Bursaries are designed to assist those who genuinely need financial support. If you are comfortably able to cover these costs without assistance, we kindly ask that you leave this opportunity for those who need it most. This ensures our resources support those for whom such financial assistance can make a significant difference in accessing professional development opportunities.
DATES
During 2025 we hope to release 3 rounds of artist access bursaries
Round 1 Applications open: Thursday 20th March 2025
Applications close: Thursday 24th April 2025
Decision date: by Friday 25th April 2025
Expected payment date: by Friday 30th May 2025
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