FundingABC – Arts Projects Fund

Arts Projects Grant

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
• International Tourism Event Fund: Up to £15,000
• Large Event Fund: £1,001 – £10,000

OPENS: Monday 17 August 2026 at 9.00am.

CLOSES: Friday 11 September at 12noon.

Guidance Notes:

General Applicant Manual (Revenue Grants) 26-27

Arts Projects Fund – Grant Guidance 26-27

International Tourism Event Fund – Grant Guidance 26-27

Large Event Fund – Grant Guidance 26-27

Information sessions:

For funding assistance, groups are welcome to attend an information session (6.30pm – 7.00pm) and drop-in session (7.00pm – 9.00pm):

• Hayloft, Palace Stables, Armagh – Tuesday 18 August
• Brownlow Community Hub, Craigavon – Wednesday 19 August
• Banbridge Town Hall – Thursday 20 August
• Online information session – Wednesday 19 August at 3.00pm

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 or Cheryl Siron on 07342 089535.