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<p>On 5 July, the Government announced a major £1.57 billion support package for key
cultural organisations to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. Guidance has
been published by Arts Council England, the British Film Institute, Historic England
and the National Lottery Heritage Fund for applicants to the Culture Recovery Grants
application rounds, and by Arts Council England for applicants to the Repayable Finance
Scheme. Further details on eligibility and application processes are available in
the published guidance.</p><p> </p><p>This funding will provide targeted support to
organisations across a range of sectors, with one of our core objectives being to
support the cultural organisations that are crucial to places across the whole country.
We will ensure that funding is distributed fairly, and that smaller organisations
and cultural venues that are at the centre of their communities are protected.</p><p>
</p><p>We also recognise the crucial role that individuals play in making our arts
and creative industries world-leading. As a result of these grants and loans, organisations
will be more able to resume cultural activity, albeit in a socially distanced way,
which will increase employment opportunities for freelancers.</p><p> </p>
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