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<p>Myself and my officials have worked closely with its arm’s-length bodies throughout
the COVID-19 crisis to deliver tailored support packages at speed, including the £160m
Emergency Funding Package announced by Arts Council England (ACE) in March.</p><p>DCMS
will continue to support ACE in its hugely important role in supporting and developing
England’s arts and culture, including in its upcoming role in the delivery of the
£1.57 billion of new funding announced on 5 July, to provide support for key organisations
across the cultural, heritage and creative sectors.</p><p>On 22 July ACE’s National
Lottery Project Grants re-open and further guidance, updated so more individuals and
creative practitioners can be supported during COVID-19, can be found on the ACE website.</p><p>
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