ArtRoots offers grants up to £6,000 to enable communities to produce art projects along their local, traffic-free National Cycle Network routes.
Community-led art projects can enhance neighbourhoods and encourage more people to explore their local areas by walking, wheeling and cycling.
ArtRoots inspires communities to shape their local environment by making traffic-free routes more attractive and accessible for everyone.
The fund also supports projects led by organisations and individuals who can demonstrate strong community involvement, consultation and engagement.
Previous ArtRoots-supported projects include:
- Temporary installations
- Performances and events
- Sculptures
- Heritage signs
- Information boards
- Murals
What makes a successful ArtRoots project?
A successful ArtRoots project will:
- Put the power of creative change into the hands of the community.
- Raise awareness of local traffic-free National Cycle Network routes for everyone to use.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the local area and what artistic contribution could make the best improvement to the environment.
- Make traffic-free National Cycle Network routes more enjoyable and attractive places to explore.
- Encourage and build confidence in local communities to use active travel (walking, wheeling and cycling) to visit or experience the project.
How much support can you apply for?
- The standard grant awarded for an ArtRoots project is £2,500.
- A higher award of up to £6,000 is available for projects which can demonstrate how an increased award would significantly impact project outcomes and achieve a greater increase in new walking, wheeling and cycling journeys.
- Successful applicants can claim the funding in advance of their project commencing or after the completion of the project.
- ArtRoots does not require any match funding.
When can I apply?
- The 2024-2025 ArtRoots funding round is open for new applications until 15th October 2024.
- Total annual funding is limited, so preference will be given to applications submitted by 1st September 2024.
