New emergency fund backed by the Arts Council announced
The Arts Council has confirmed they will be offering emergency funding to organisations and individuals affected by the COVID-19 "coronacrisis."
Capped at a total of £160 million, the fund will help to protect arts organisations during quarantines, closures, lockdowns, and a lack of audiences.
The Arts Council has also changed its requirements for individuals and organisations currently already receiving funds.
£90 million will be provided to NPOs (National Portfolio Organisations), making it possible for them to "reboot their creative work" whilst £50 million will be awarded to organisations outside of the National Portfolio, with organisations who have applied to the National Lottery Project being encouraged to apply for assistance.
£20 million in financial support will be provided to individuals to allow them to sustain themselves and their families.
Find out more information on the Arts Council COVID-19 support fund here.