Grants for Arts Organisations
FESPA provides grants to performing arts groups and venues in East Suffolk to support productions, equipment, venue improvements, and community engagement.
Supporting Your Projects
Our grant programme helps performing arts organisations across East Suffolk bring their creative visions to life. Whether you're staging a production, upgrading equipment, or running educational workshops, FESPA grants can help make it happen.
To date the charity has awarded grants of more than £149,000 to local arts organisations, helping to create memorable performances and strengthen the performing arts infrastructure and reach in East Suffolk.
Current Grant Beneficiaries 2026
A Suffolk new writers festival which nurtures and showcases new voices in the theatre, touring across the community offering performances and workshops throughout the year culminating in a four day Festival in Halesworth.
ACT offer a mix of classic and new plays in an eight week summer season employing local actors and stage management and provide training opportunities for local young people interested in a career in the theatre.
A Suffolk based theatre company showcasing new writing and employing local actors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, organisations can apply for multiple grants, but we ask that you wait at least 12 months between applications to ensure fair distribution of funds.
Applications are reviewed annually with submissions usually in March. Successful applicants are notified by email and funds are typically transferred within 2 weeks of approval.
That's fine! Many projects use FESPA grants alongside other funding sources. Please explain in your application how the grant fits into your overall budget and what other funding you've secured or applied for.
No, but you must be a constituted group with a bank account and clear governance structure. We support community groups, CICs, charities, and other not-for-profit organizations.
Ready to Apply?
Get in touch to request an application pack or discuss your project with our grants team. We're here to help you make your application as strong as possible.
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