Arts Grants

The following Arts Funding Opportunities are currently open for application:

For opportunities taking place between 1 June 2021 – 31 March 2022

Arts Project Grant

Available to arts, community and special interest groups throughout the Ards and North Down Borough area who wish to enhance existing, and undertake new community arts activities. 

A maximum grant of £1,000 is available.

Please download the Arts Project Grant Guidance Notes and Application Form below.

Individual Artist Grant

Professional artists working and living in the Borough may apply through the Artistic Development Scheme for support towards training costs and artistic residencies.

A maximum grant of £250 is available.

Please complete the online application here: https://engage.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/crafts/individual-artists-grant-2021-22-ards-and-north-do/

The Guidance Notes can be downloaded below. Please read complete Guidance Notes before completing the Application.

Youth Arts Training Grant

Available to young people living in the Borough who wish to undertake short term or one-off youth arts training or development opportunities.

Please complete the online application here: https://engage.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/crafts/copy-of-individual-artists-grant-2021-22-ards-and/

The Guidance Notes can be downloaded below. Please read complete Guidance Notes before completing the Application.

Applications Deadline:

Monday 19 April 2021, 11:59pm (sharp)

If you require special assistance with this application process, require a one-to-one telephone/video meeting for advice, or would prefer to complete a Word version of the online applications, please contact us before the deadline (no later than 12 noon on Friday 16 April) so this can be arranged. Email: artsgrants@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk for more information.

For more information on Arts Funding visit: https://andculture.org.uk/funding