Arts Council NI opens Annual Funding Programme 2025/26 applications

Funding opportunity for arts organisations

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is accepting applications for its Annual Funding Programme 2025/26. The programme supports organisations delivering year-round arts programming by providing grants for core and programming costs.

Organisations funded through this programme will be key to helping the Arts Council achieve the outcomes set out in their 10-year strategic plan, Championing the Arts, 2024-34.

Eligibility

Non-profit organisations and eligible commercial organisations. New applicants must have received at least £10,001 in Arts Council funding since 1 April 2022.

Individuals, local authorities, broadcasters, and organisations in breach of previous funding agreements are not eligible.

What can you apply for

Funding can cover:

• administrative costs - eg salaries, utilities, insurance, etc
• programming expenses - eg, artist fees, marketing, materials, travel, and more

How to apply

For full details and to apply, visit the Arts Council NI website. You must apply online. The Arts Council will not accept applications in hard copy or by email.

Webinar: Findings from Annual Funding Survey 2023/24

Each year, the Arts Council NI surveys its core-funded clients to better understand their operational outputs. Their latest 2023/24 Annual Funding Survey findings are now available and will be presented in an online event on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at 11am.

You can register to join this event to gain insight into the operational outputs, trends, and challenges of arts organisations in Northern Ireland.

First published 21 November 2024