Association for Cultural Enterprises Opens Applications for Seeds of Change 2026

The prize fund will empower a cultural organisation to design and deliver a project that fosters community engagement and promotes the adoption of sustainable practices to create a profitable new revenue stream. The winning project will have the potential to be replicated across the sector, and inspire others to think creatively about sustainable income generation.

Now in its third year, the Seeds of Change prize fund has already supported successful projects at Fruitmarket and The Art House. Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive, Association for Cultural Enterprises said, "Seeds of Change is a brilliant example of how cultural organisations can combine creativity with commercial thinking to deliver real impact. It's about supporting ideas that not only benefit communities and the environment, but also generate sustainable income for the future. We've seen some fantastic projects in recent years, and I'm really excited to see the next wave of ideas that will inspire the sector and demonstrate what's possible."

Seeds of Change applications will close on 19 June. Head to the Association for Cultural Enterprises website for full details of how to apply.

Seeds of Change is an exclusive opportunity for members of the Association for Cultural Enterprises. To find out more about membership benefits, which include unlimited access to our online training academy as well as benchmarking data, bursaries, member networking and much more, click here.