Arts Council re-opens Digital Evolution Awards for organisations

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Apply for grants of up to £10,000 each

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is inviting applications for the National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards. This funding aims to:

  • upskill local arts organisations in the use of emerging digital technologies
  • support the creation of high-quality digital art

A total of £80,000 is available under this scheme. Each grant can reach up to £10,000, with no requirement for partnership funding.

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include arts organisations, registered charities, and other non-profit entities, particularly those venturing into digital art for the first time or experimenting with new technologies.

Cross-discipline collaborations are encouraged, supporting projects like:

  • virtual or augmented reality installations
  • 3D rendered and printed artworks
  • data-driven artistic creations
  • developing apps for artistic experiences
  • essential digital equipment and software (up to a max 20% of total request value)

The current round of funding is for projects occurring between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025 only.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on 16 August 2024.

Find out more about the National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards.

Prospective applicants can contact the Arts Council to discuss project eligibility before applying.

First published 26 June 2024