The Alira Arts Blog
Funding insights
Funding insights, grant round-ups and practical advice for arts charities, CICs, CIOs and artists across the UK.
NPO 2028-33: A Practical Guide to Applying for Arts Council England's National Portfolio
The NPO 2028-33 portal opens on 20 October and closes on 15 December 2026. Here is what the guidance says, how much to ask for, and 12 practical tips.
Grantium 7.0: Same Problems, Bigger Platform
Grantium has a new version. It's slower, it's glitchier, and it's still letting down the people trying to fund vital arts work.
We've been collecting evidence, over 100 anonymous survey responses and counting. Here's what we know, and how you can add your voice.
Arts Council England Pauses DYCP (Again): What Artists Need to Know About the New R&D Fund
DYCP Paused Until April 2026: New Arts Council R&D Fund Explained