What the Everyday Culture Micro-Commissions are, what you need to apply, how to apply and what happens next.
About the Everyday Culture Micro-Commissions
The Everyday Culture Micro-Commissions are for Bristol based creative individuals, collectives, and community groups to share your ideas and celebrate what everyday culture means to you.
We're not looking for a set format or outcome. It's up to you to decide how your project takes shape.
Your project piece must be able to be shared online afterwards. It could be:
- a short film
- a podcast or audio recording
- written pieces, poetry or zines
- a digital story or photo essay
- anything else that captures and shares your cultural experience
These commissions will feed into Bristol's Cultural Strategy and also feature online on our website.
There are 8 micro-commissions worth up to £500 each.
You can apply for funding between £100 and £500 for each commission. There's a total of £4,000 available.
Projects must take place between 13 April 2026 and 15 June 2026.
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 12 January 2026.
Before you start
Make sure you've read the pdf overview document(268 KB) and the default application form guidance template(26 KB) before filling in your application.
You need to fill in your application in one session. You cannot save your application and come back later to submit it.
We recommend you create a draft of your application using the application form guidance template before you start the online form. You can then copy your text across.
You'll have the option to upload a budget document.
If you want to do this, you must have this documents ready to upload when you start the form.
You can download our spreadsheet project budget template(17 KB) .
Apply to the Everyday Culture Micro-Commissions
If you have any questions or challenges accessing the guidance document or filling in your application, email cityartsfunds@bristol.gov.uk
What happens next
When you submit your application, you'll get an acknowledgement by email.
We'll let all applicants know if their application has been successful by the end of February 2026.