November is a busy month for arts funding. Five funders close between 11 and 30 November 2026, covering youth music, film festivals, arts education for teachers, organisational development in Wales, and community grants in the North East. Two are for specific places or specific kinds of organisation, so read the eligibility notes first. The rest are open to a wider range of applicants and are realistic if your project is already planned.
Details are taken from funder listings dated 31 October 2026.
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Teacher Development Fund, Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Eligibility focus: This fund is aimed at sustained professional development for primary school teachers, including partnerships with arts practitioners.
Apply: Read the guidance and apply through Paul Hamlyn Foundation .
The partnership is the application. Name the teacher and the artist, say what each brings, and explain how teachers will keep using the skills after your project ends. A sustained programme will read better than a one off workshop.
Film Festivals Fund, Screen Scotland
Geographic focus: The fund supports film festivals and screening programmes reaching audiences in Scotland.
Apply: Read the guidance and apply through Screen Scotland .
Evidence of audience reach counts more than ambition. Say who your new audience is, where they live and how you will reach them. If you screen somewhere without a cinema, put that in your first line.
Trailblazer Fund, Youth Music
Eligibility focus: Projects must support children and young people aged 25 or under, and demonstrate a new or experimental approach.
Apply: Read the guidance and apply through Youth Music .
The key word is trailblazer. Say what is new, what you do not yet know and how you will find it out. A tried idea you have run for years is the wrong fit. A risk you can learn from is the right one.
Creative Steps for Organisations, Arts Council of Wales
Important eligibility note: This fund is not open to every arts organisation. Check the leadership and access criteria before applying. Funding is for organisational development rather than shows or artistic delivery.
Apply: Read the guidance and apply through Arts Council of Wales .
Read the eligibility section first, because this fund is not open to every organisation. If you fit, be specific about the barrier you have faced and what the money changes, such as a finance role, a business plan or a stronger board. Remember it pays for development, not for shows.
The Joicey Trust
Geographic eligibility: The trust supports Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and the East Scottish Borders. Confirm your location is eligible before applying.
Apply: Read the guidance and apply through The Joicey Trust .
The ask is small and the area is fixed, so keep your application short and local. Say whether you need core or capital money, because the trust funds both.
Alira Arts is an independent fundraising consultancy and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the funders listed above. Grant deadlines and criteria can change, so always confirm current details with the funder before applying.
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