Small Grants: 
Salisbury 800 in collaboration with Salisbury Culture

Following the success of Salisbury Culture’s Small Grants programme in 2026, we are teaming up to do the same for next year.

In 2027, Salisbury marks 800 years since receiving its royal charter. This moment shaped Salisbury’s identity, its rights and its historic Charter Market. In 2027, the city will come alive with events, performances, exhibitions, talks, trails and community projects celebrating our history, creativity and future. This anniversary is a chance to explore our past, showcase today’s talent and imagine our future.

A total of £20,000 has been set aside from a sum generously donated to the Salisbury 800 celebrations by The Rt Hon John Glen, to support the heart of the programme - events created and delivered by the people who live, work and create in Salisbury.

 Small Grants will be awarded based upon the following priorities: 

·       Celebrating our City, History & Heritage
Events and activities that explore Salisbury’s stories, people, buildings and traditions. From the Charter to today, this strand brings our history to life.

·       Arts & Creativity
Music, theatre, exhibitions, workshops, performances and creative projects that express Salisbury’s vibrant cultural identity.

·       Community & Wellbeing
Activities that bring people together, support connection, improve wellbeing and strengthen pride in place.

·       Environment & Place
Projects inspired by our landscape, sustainability, green spaces or caring for the surroundings that make Salisbury unique.

·       Learning & Discovery
Opportunities to share skills, explore technology, uncover new knowledge or inspire curiosity across ages.

 Grant Details: 

Grant Amounts: £1000 – £5000 

Total Grant Pool: £20,000 

Grants for: Amateur, semi-professional and professional artists, musicians, creatives, community groups and organisations with a connection to Salisbury.

Parameters: Activity must happen during 2027  

Application Process**: 

Apply via this form explaining your project

Application Deadline: Midday on 12th November 2026 

Project Deadline: Projects must be started and completed in 2027

Evaluation: After completing the project, you will need to submit a short report (2 pages max) explaining how the grant was spent, with proof of expenses (receipts), including numbers of participants and any feedback received.

 
 Key Dates: 

• 2nd October 2026 - Applications open 
• 10th November 2026 - Applications close
• w/c 16th November 2026 - Shortlisting and decisions 
• w/c 23rd November 2026 - Applicants notified, agreements issued. 
• January 2027 – First payments schedules agreed and issued
• Feb - December 2027 delivery of activity  

Contact: For any questions, support or to receive this information in a different format, contact: Briony Adams at salisburyculturestrategy@salisburymuseum.org.uk or call 01722 332151 and leave a message with the Museum for a return call. 

 **Salisbury Culture is hosted by Salisbury Museum in conjunction with other partners. Salisbury Museum will not share your data with any other party. Your data will be deleted if no award is granted. If any award is granted, your data will be held until January 2028 and then deleted.