Vibrant Aberdeen - A Cultural Strategy for Aberdeen (2010 – 2015)

Cultural Grants 2012/13

 The application process for Aberdeen City Council's Cultural Grants is now open. The deadline for applications is the 11^th of March 2012.

Aberdeen City Council's cultural grants are aimed at developing the cultural sector throughout the city. This development is structured within 'Vibrant Aberdeen' the city's cultural strategy for 2010 – 2015 which outlines a vision of Aberdeen as a 'vibrant, creative and ambitious city'. The strategy can be downloaded through a link further down the page.

Grants are available in three categories related to the level of grant requested and are open to applications from any voluntary or not for profit organisations or groups who lead the delivery of cultural activity in Aberdeen. Individuals may also apply providing the project is in partnership with a formally structured organisation or group.

A – Under £1000
B – Between £1000 and £10,000
C – Over £10,000

please click on the below link for further information and to download an application.

Cultural Grants 2012/13

'Refresher' - Professional Development Grants 2012

As part of our drive to help the city achieve its vision of becoming a 'Vibrant, Creative and Ambitious City', Aberdeen City Council are piloting a grants programme specifically aimed at supporting the development of those involved in the cultural sector. Whether you are employed, self-employed or a volunteer, you can apply for a grant of up to £500 towards training or activity which will develop your knowledge and skills.

So if you are involved in the sector and are looking for support in developing, please click on the below link for further information and to download an application.

• Cultural Development Grants 2011/12

Vibrant Aberdeen

'Vibrant Aberdeen' is the Cultural Strategy for Aberdeen which has been developed by the Cultural Forum for Aberdeen. It is a strategy which aims to provide the strategic framework to drive culture in the city towards achieving a shared vision and meeting the identified objectives which lie behind this. Within this, the strategy presents the challenges Aberdeen faces in developing culture and the opportunities which must be taken in order to achieve this vision.

• Vibrant Aberdeen A3 (summary document)
• Vibrant Aberdeen BW (high contrast version for visually impaired and black and white reproduction)
• Vibrant Aberdeen – April 2010 (Full 29 page Document produced by the Aberdeen Cultural Forum)

Contact

Vibrant Aberdeen

Education, Culture and Sport
Aberdeen City Council
Business Hub 13
Second Floor North
Marischal College
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1AB

(01224) 522744

vibrantaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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