Cultural Investment Acorn Funding is open to a wide range of Aberdeen based organisations and community groups.

Organisations with a base in the city, with not for profit status, such as being a registered charity, volunteer association, social enterprise or community interest company, can apply for up to £2,500.

Individuals over 18 and are residents of Aberdeen can also apply for up to £2,500, to deliver high quality creative and cultural activity for the benefit of Aberdeen citizens.

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to support eligible creative activities which include:
– One off events taking place in Aberdeen – for example, events, performances, exhibitions or workshops.
– New, one-off pilot cultural projects in Aberdeen.
– Testing a new cultural activity – this can be as part of a recurring event – for example an annual festival.
– The retention of emerging talent and development of established organisations to pilot new projects.
– Activities that reflect the creative and cultural diversity of Aberdeen. This includes activities by, with, or, for those with protected characteristics or those living in the most disadvantaged areas of the city.

For a one to one online advice session, please contact creativefunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

For further information, please contact creativefunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk or visit https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/leisure-culture-and-parks/culture-investment-programme-2025.