KICKSTART GRANT Suspended

DIVA adminster the Kickstart Grant Scheme on behalf of Wakefield MDC.
Unfortunately pending a decision from WMDC whether they will continue to fund grants of up to £500, for voluntary arts projects in the Wakefield District, the grant must be suspended.

KICKSTART Grant
Have you got an idea for an arts project? Are you a group new to the arts or an existing arts or community group with a new idea for an arts project?

Succesful applicants are given a DIVA contact - a member of staff or DIVA's board who will liaise and give advice or support..

Groups just like yours made applications to the Kickstart Grant Scheme

These groups have recently made successful applications

Cre8 were awarded £250 in September 2007 to cover costs of providing a Christmas Present Wrapping Service with free art workshops.

SPICE, a new group for young people, were awarded £250 to help set up the group.

Crafty Folks are to receive £300 to support the group.

Houghton 07 Art Club made a succesful application for a grant of £500 in the latest Kickstart round.

Sport 4U recently received a £500 Kickstart Grant to fund three Art Workshops where young people got to grips with visual arts.

In line with our Policy the group was assigned a DIVA liaison - Peter Savage, DIVA's Chair.
Peter attended a workshop and captured these images.

Thorny Croft Art Club were awarded £500 towards the cost of producing panels for Castleford Heritage Festival

Central Methodist Church Pontefract Art & Pottery Group have received an award of £500 for display boards

Yew Tree Theatre were awarded £500 to fund a day long drama event.

click here to see other successful applications

When Do I Apply?

It's never too early but please apply in good time. The next deadline has had to be cancelled but we will bring you more information just as soon as it is available4

You need to contact us well in advance of the start of your project so that you know whether you have been funded or not before the project starts.

Once you have made your application we will contact you to discuss it,or, if your project does not qualify, we can offer advice on alternative funding sources click here for other funding info

Who can apply for a KICKSTART grant?

Your group can apply for a grant if:
• it is based in the Wakefield District
• it is a voluntary group (i.e. the majority of the members are not paid to participate). Priority will be given to projects run by volunteers.
• it is seeking funding for a new project, or it is a new group seeking financial assistance towards setting up costs
• it has a society or club bank account with two signatures
• it is applying for an 'arts' project. diva takes the broadest view of what constitutes 'art' and will consider any activity which involves, uses or relates to an aspect of any art form.
Individuals cannot apply for a grant. We do not fund projects which have already taken place; charity fundraising events or give grants to cover Capital Expenditure (eg equipment, uniforms, vehicles etc.)

More information? Telephone Maria or Marissa on 01924 383773