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At Culture Vannin we are dedicated to celebrating, developing, and preserving the vibrant culture of the Isle of Man. Quite simply, we want to "take our culture forward” by partnering with you through our grant awards.
We can support you in bringing your ideas to life by awarding grants and underwriting for a wide range of projects that align with our mission. Your project must be “of the Island or associated with the Island and its people” and focus on least one of these areas: art, crafts, language, literature, history, folklore, music, dance, natural history, ecology, archaeology, architecture, law, or industrial development.
Supporting our cultural community
Grants typically range from £500 to £5,000, but we have no fixed upper or lower limit. We can support projects...
- Providing community outreach and skills development opportunities
- Funding festivals and events that bring people together
- Publishing the Isle of Man's stories in print or online
- Recording traditional or original Manx music for CD or streaming platforms
- Supporting academic research that deepens our understanding of the Isle of Man's rich heritage
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from individuals, groups, and organisations, whether based on the Isle of Man or further afield. If you have a project that meets our broad remit as outlined in the Manx Heritage Foundation Act, then we would encourage you to apply.
How to apply
Getting started is easy. Our Application Form and guidelines are available for download at the bottom of this page. Before you apply, we strongly recommend reading the Guidelines for Financial Support to ensure your project meets our criteria.
Our commitment to sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our work. We encourage you to consider this in your project and application process. To reduce waste, we prefer to receive applications by email. However, if you require a hard copy or assistance with your application, please get in touch — we’re here to help. Our Core Values and Equality Statement can be found here.
Deadlines and meeting dates
Our Board meets four times a year to review applications. Meeting dates and deadlines are listed below for the coming year. They may be subject to revision and any changes will be announced here. The final cut-off for electronic submissions is 12 noon on the day of the deadline and applications not received in time will be considered at the following meeting.
| DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS | MEETING DATE |
| Friday 21 February 2025 | Friday 14 March 2025 |
| Friday 25 April 2025 | Friday 16 May 2025 |
| Friday 22 August 2025 | Friday 12 September 2025 |
| Friday 31 October 2025 | Friday 21 November 2025 |
Reviewing applications
Our Board carefully consider all applications to ensure grants are awarded in line with the charity’s remit and policies. We take pride in making thoughtful decisions that positively impact our cultural community. The Board’s decision is final and our review process is here.
We’re here to help
Have questions or want to discuss your project before applying? Reach out to us by email or call 01624 676169. We're always happy to help.
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