Arts Council NI: New Small Grants Programme

Funding to help bring the arts to the communities
Community groups and arts organisations across Northern Ireland are invited to apply for funding through the Arts Council鈥檚 new Small Grants Programme.
The programme, funded by the Department for Communities, offers grants between 拢500 and 拢5,000 to 91香蕉黄色视频 a wide range of projects in all art forms, including music, drama, dance, literature, visual arts, and participatory arts.
The aim of the programme is to increase access to and participation in the arts, helping communities engage with creative activities that can improve wellbeing and strengthen social connections.
Eligibility
The programme is open to a variety of organisations, including:
- community and voluntary organisations
- registered charities
- arts organisations
- local authorities, either on their own or in partnership with other groups
The programme is not open to individuals, sole traders, commercial trading companies or companies that exist to distribute a profit.
Applications must be submitted online by midday on Friday 18 July 2025.
For full details and to apply, .
First published 23 May 2025