Our Advisory Council’s second meeting of 2026 to consider applications for funding is set to take place on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026. If you are invited to make a full application at this meeting, the deadline for returning your application is Thursday, 1st October 2026.
Welcome to The Granada Foundation
The Granada Foundation makes grants to encourage and promote the study, practice and appreciation of the arts and the natural and physical sciences and the means of their dissemination in the North West and High Peak.
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Join our Advisory Council
Would you like to play an active part in supporting the cultural life of the North West and High Peak?
The trustees of the Granada Foundation are looking for up to three new members for its Advisory Council. We want to hear from people based in our region who have a good working knowledge of its cultural life both in terms of art form and geographic location and who can help us encourage applications and advise the board in awarding grants. This is a voluntary role with no remuneration but reasonable expenses are paid.
We promote the study and appreciation of…
© Lee Baxter - Factory International
Arts
The Foundation encourages applications from across all areas of the arts, music, drama, literature, visual arts, cinema, festivals and heritage.
We have made significant awards to many major arts organisations across our region: HOME, The Whitworth Art Gallery, The Royal Liverpoool Philharmonic, Lakeland Arts in Cumbria, Storyhouse in Chester, and many more.
We welcome applications from organisations of all sizes that are based in our region that offer new and exciting opportunities for artists and audiences.
Science
The understanding and appreciation of science plays an equal part with the arts in making the North West a richer and more attractive place in which to live.
The Advisory Council will look favourably at proposals that offer new ways of encouraging people in the North West to explore the way science touches and enriches their lives on a daily basis.
© Windermere Science Festival
£6.8m
Grants awarded since 1965
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Grants awarded over the last year
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Average applicant success rate
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