What is it? 

'No Strings Attached' is a new grant scheme to help young people make their first piece of theatre. Grants of between £500 and £1,000 are available to young people from across the South East region. 

The scheme is managed by Farnham Maltings. 

Who is it for? 

The grant is for anyone aged between 18 and 25 who hasn't previously received a 'grant for the arts'. You can apply as an individual or as part of a group. 

You must live in one of the following counties: Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire, Berkshire or Buckinghamshire. 

What can the grant be used for? 

Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have a new idea for a piece of theatre which could include other art forms such as dance, puppetry, music or film. 

The grant can be used to help you to pursue a creative idea, eg. to attend professional training or to put on a performance of your work, eg. you might use the grant to buy materials for costumes or props, or to get professional help with your production. 

The scheme is designed with flexibility in mind; the funding is there to help you make the kind of theatre you would like to make. If you are unsure of the suitability of your project, then please phone to discuss it.

Is there anything the grant cannot be used for? 

The grant can be used to buy in professional help but cannot be used to pay yourself or a member of your group. 

The grant can be used to pay for rehearsal space, materials or the cost of editing but it cannot be used to buy assets or equipment such as computers or cameras. 

If your project is the practical element of an examination you cannot apply for funding from No Strings Attached.

How do I apply? 

To apply for the grant you will need to talk about your idea to a panel of arts practitioners and young people. 

Your presentation should last no more than 15 minutes and should include a breakdown of how much you are requesting and how it will be spent. You can supply supporting paper work but we really want to hear you talk about your ideas. Your presentation may have an element of performance and could include video or photographs. 

The meeting of the grant giving panel will take place in October at Farnham Maltings. 

Please contact Farnham Maltings for the exact dates for the panel meeting and the deadline for registering your application. 

To register your interest and to book an appointment you will need to contact Jane McGibbon: 

t: 01252 745412 

e: jane.mcgibbon@farnhammaltings.com