Developing your Creative Practice (DYCP) is a development fund designed to support independent creative practitioners to ensure excellence is thriving in England’s arts and culture sector. It will allow creative practitioners the time and space to undertake ambitious research and development, helping to make a step-change in their practice. The Arts Council wishes to focus on investing in the activities that have a real impact on people’s artistic or creative development in England.

Who can apply?
Individual creative or cultural practitioners.

Grant value
£2,000-£12,000

Opening / Closing dates
Applications for Round 21 are now open and close at 12 noon on Thursday 22 August 2024.