THE arts council for Waltham Forest is taking applications for small arts grants.

Apex Arts, the arts council For Waltham Forest, will administer £30,000 of small arts grants in two rounds of £15,000.

The grants are available to any arts activity that meets the Apex Arts grant criteria.

Anyone living or working in Waltham Forest can apply.

The first round is now open and the closing date is midday Monday, June 21.

For an application form, criteria and guidance, please contact Martin O'Connor at martin@apexarts.org.uk or by calling 8496 3591, or visit www.apexarts.org.uk Click here to follow the Waltham Forest Guardian on Twitter