Cultural Investment Programme
Cultural Investment Programme Sector Engagement Sessions
Join us to find out more about Bradford Council's future Cultural Investment Programme and how organisations can engage with forthcoming investment opportunities.
These information sessions are intended for organisations interested in applying to Bradford Council's future regular organisation investment programme, now known as the Strategic Investment Organisation (SIO) portfolio, as well as those considering an application to Arts Council England's National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) programme.
Whether you plan to apply only for SIO funding, or are exploring both SIO and NPO opportunities, these sessions will provide essential information to support your planning and preparation.
During the session, we will cover:
- Strategic Investment Organisation funding for 2028-2033
Where: The Loading Bay, 1 Duke St, Bradford. BD1 3QR
When: Monday, 21 September 2026
- Registration and refreshments: 1.45pm
- Welcome and introductions: 2pm
- Main session: 2.15pm to 3.50pm
- Close: 4.15pm
or
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
- Registration and refreshments: 10.45am
- Welcome and introductions: 11am
- Main session: 11.15am to 12.50am
- Close: 1.15pm
Registration required
To help us manage capacity, you must register your attendance. You do not need to attend both sessions.
If you cannot attend
We appreciate that not everyone will be able to attend these sessions. Following these sessions, information will be published on our website covering all of the content discussed, alongside full details of the investment opportunity, including eligibility criteria, key requirements, guidance, application forms and timelines.