How to write a successful Arts Council Project Grants by RAISE THE ARTS
Get the knowledge and tools you need to secure Arts Council funding!
Date and time
Location
Online
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About this event
About
Get the knowledge and tools you need to secure Arts Council funding! Join expert grant writer and arts consultant Dahna Borojevic for a 90-minute intensive webinar on creating compelling Arts Council England Project Grant applications. With over £600,000 raised in 2024 and a 68% success rate, Dahna brings invaluable insights from across multidisciplinary arts, theatre, dance, electronic music, and visual arts.
Date & time
Friday, August 15th, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM GMT
Online Event (Link will be provided upon registration)
What is this about?
- How to align your creative vision with ACE's Let's Create strategy
- Practical tips for addressing inclusivity and relevance
- Common things to avoid in your application
- Building realistic budgets
- Effective approaches to evidencing need and impact
- Clear guidance on answering key application questions
Who is this for?
Individual artists & creatives
Arts organisations
First-time applicants
Previous unsuccessful applicants
Anyone planning to apply for ACE Project Grants in 2025
About the host
Dahna Borojevic is a Fundraising & Arts Consultant with deep roots in the creative sector. Having grown up in a theatre company in Croatia, she intimately understands both the artistic process and the challenges of securing funding. Her approach combines practical expertise with a genuine passion for helping artists translate their vision into fundable proposals.
Her grant writing process has been refined through years of successful applications across various arts disciplines.
Why this webinar? You'll learn how to:
- Shape your project to align with funders' goals
- Write clearly and directly
- Answer questions effectively
- Build stronger projects and write successful applications
What will you get?
90-minute interactive webinar with Q&A session
PDF resource pack
Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your place!
Note: This webinar focuses on Arts Council England Project Grants. While many principles will be applicable to other funding streams, specific guidance will relate to ACE Project Grants.