Norfolk & Norwich Festivalgrant
Norfolk & Norwich Festival Bursaries for Young Creatives 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individuals (or a collective with one lead applicant) aged 18–25 on 1 January 2027 who live in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire or Peterborough and will carry out the work there; artists of all art forms, arts workers, activists, arts students/graduates and community representatives welcome. Previous recipients may reapply with a new or developed project.
- The Focus: Youth-led cultural and community leadership: projects that benefit the creative and cultural lives of children and/or young people in East Anglia, delivered with a local partner organisation.
- The Funding: Eight bursaries of £2,500 each, largely for the recipient's fees plus project costs; activity in the first half of 2027.
- Key Requirements: Completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form emailed to fcc@nnfestival.org.uk with 'Bursaries for Young Creatives Application' in the subject line; identify a partner organisation in the region (or explain your strategy for finding one).
DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026
Award£2,500 per bursary; eight bursaries. Collectives receive a single £2,500 bursary.
LocationNorwich, England
Disciplinessocially engaged practice
Age range18–25
Application notesApply by email: download the Application Form (Word) from the programme page, complete it plus the online Equal Opportunities Form, and email to fcc@nnfestival.org.uk with the subject 'Bursaries for Young Creatives Application' by 10am, Monday 2 November 2026. Online Q&A sessions on 29 September and 6 October 2026; applicants notified 2 December 2026. Large-print or paper forms available on request.
Contactfcc@nnfestival.org.uk
Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Organization based in Norwich