Launch of WMCA's Activate Skills Development Grant Programme

Smarter Society

Find out information on how businesses in the Cultural and Creative sector can apply for West Midland Combined Authority's Activate Grant.

Join us to find out further information on West Midlands Combined Authority's Activate Skills Development Grant programme and how you can apply.Grants will be ranging from £1,000 - £9,000 to support freelancers and small organisations to access learning and development opportunities to support and develop their creative business and artistic practice.Information on the Key Dates, Eligibility and the Application Questions, please visit <a href="https://www.culturecentral.co.uk/news/activatedevelopmentfund" title="https://www.culturecentral.co.uk/news/activatedevelopmentfund" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.culturecentral.co.uk/news/activatedevelopmentfund</a>Smarter Society are the appointed Grant Administrators for Activate Grants and are working in partnership with <a href="https://www.culturecentral.co.uk" title="https://www.culturecentral.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Culture Central</a>.If you have any accessibility requirements or any questions please contact hello@smartersociety.org <a href="https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/culture-and-digital/culture-creative-industries/activate/" title="https://www.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/culture-and-digital/culture-creative-industries/activate/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ACTIVATE</a>, a programme of support for the Cultural and Creative sector, a development initiative that forms part of the Commonwealth Games Legacy Enhancement Fund.Activate opens access and increases opportunities for professional development and enhancement, helping to build a more equitable and collaborative sector that fully reflects and represents communities within the West Midlands.