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<p>The Culture Recovery Fund will provide a vital lifeline to thousands of organisations
but we have always been clear that this funding would not be enough to help every
organisation. This is public money and it is important that there was a robust criteria
that applicants had to meet. This included applicants being able to show that they
have a sustainable, viable plan, and that this funding would help them to continue
trading.</p><p>While this means not everyone who applied could be supported, we have
provided funding to almost 2000 organisations already - providing a vital life line
and protecting them for future generations. Organisations unsuccessful in obtaining
funds from the Culture Recovery Fund can still apply to the government’s other support
measures including the job support scheme, the bounce back loans scheme and the VAT
reduction.</p><p>In addition, Arts Council England recently reopened the National
Lottery Project Fund programme with a budget of £77.9 million which will be available
until April 2021. This programme will support independent organisations, creative
practitioners and freelancers.</p><p> </p>
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