Evaluation of the Emergency Response Fund (ERF) for Arts Council England
The Arts Council of England · Awarded contract
AwardedEvaluation of the Emergency Response Fund (ERF) for Arts Council England
Awarded 03 Oct 2021
Ended 4y 9mo ago4mo term
Awarded 3 Oct 2021Expired 31 Jan 2022
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The Arts Council of England awarded a contract to SQW for the evaluation of the Emergency Response Fund (ERF), a £160m fund announced on 24th March 2020 with support from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and HM Treasury to support individuals and organisations across the cultural sector during the Covid-19 crisis.
The evaluation assessed the application process and the fund's impact, including whether the ERF achieved its purpose of supporting the survival of organisations and the continued practice of individuals.
The contract value was AUD 43,813.5.
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