Skip to search COVID-19 UPDATE LATEST SUPPORT CLOSE Arts Council England HomeWhat we doHow we invest public money How we invest public money We invest money from Government and the National Lottery to support arts and culture across England. We've just announced details of our total investment approach for 2018-22. Where the money goes For the next four years until 2022 we’ll invest: £407 million per year in 828 arts organisations, museums and libraries in our National Portfolio. This will include £336 million of grant-in-aid and £71 million of National Lottery funding. £97.3 million of National Lottery funding per year in Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants, our open-access funding programme. £72.2 million per year in our Arts Council Development Funds which will focus on diversity, resilience, innovation in business models, leadership development and creating more pathways for a wider range of people to become part of the arts and culture sector. 2018-22: our key funding streams National Portfolio: 2018-22 VIEW THE PORTFOLIO View the portfolio Project Grants How to apply How to apply Development Funds View the funds View the funds Music Education Hubs Our work Our work Creative People and Places Get the details Get the details 2015-18 National Portfolio Organisations OUR PORTFOLIO 2015-18 Our portfolio 2015-18 Grants for the Arts Get the data Get the data Major Partner Museums Our work Our work Image Captions Connect with us: Watch, read, listen: Contact us Press Office E-newsletter sign up Access Support Accessibility statement Cookies and privacy Terms and conditions Modern Slavery Statement © Copyright Arts Council England This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Clicking accept will save your preferences for 1 year. For more detailed information, please readHow we use cookies Accept All Cookies Set cookie preferences