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Community Grants

Arts Projects Grant

PLEASE NOTE FOR 2027/28

THERE WILL BE 2 OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY TO THE REVENUE GRANTS:

  • Call 1: 2 November – 27 November 2026 (delivery period: 1 April 2027 – 31 March 2028).
  • Call 2: 1 March – 9 April 2027 (delivery period: 1 July 2027 – 31 March 2028).

Purpose:

Funding for community based arts projects which develop the skills of participants in a particular art-form.

Eligible Applicants:

Groups/projects must:

  • Be a community or voluntary organisation (not for personal profit)
  • Have 90% of beneficiaries from Council area

Funding Covers:

  • Venue hire
  • Equipment
  • Printing costs
  • Materials
  • Insurance
  • Programme Facilitator
  • Toilets

Grants available:

  • Arts Project Fund: Up to £2,000

OPENS: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9.00am.

CLOSES: Friday 27 November 2026 at 12noon.

Information sessions:

Come along to a grant information session for advice and guidance:

  • Tuesday 3 November at Palace Stables, Hayloft, Armagh, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
  • Wednesday 4 November, 3.00pm, online information session
  • Wednesday 4 November at The Old Town Hall, Banbridge, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
  • Thursday 5 November at Brownlow Hub, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

To register, please email:

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Each grant has guidance notes, please ensure you read this fully.
  2. The Applicant Manual (Revenue Grants) provides detailed tips and guidance on completing your application.
  3. Use the online Funding Hub Portal to complete your application online using the APPLY NOW button
  4. Submit by Deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

For queries, email:

If you require further information, please contact Valerie Armstrong on 07515 607480.