New Round Of Mike Howley Trust Funding For Young Island Creatives Set To Open

Isle of Wight based Mike Howley Trust is welcoming young Island creatives to apply for up to £1,500 to help them realise their artistic ambitions.

Funds are available for those involved in dance, theatre (including film/video), music and writing.

This funding is available for 18-30 year olds on the Isle of Wight who want to develop their skills, you may choose to use the funding towards training, coaching, recording, rehearsal space, staging, publishing, instruments, equipment and more!

Please note that funds must be used within 4 months from the award being made, so the end of March 2024.

Past Mike Howley Trust awards have included:

• A creative writer received funds for courses exploring writing and illustrating children’s books.
• A musician received funds to help develop, mix and re-master tracks for an album.
• A dancer/choreographer received funds for 1-to-1 specialist training.
• A filmmaker received funds towards pre-production costs.

The application form will not be live until Sept 29 and applications will close on October 27.

Funding information and application guidelines can be found online.