Arts Grants

Ards and North Down Borough Council Arts funding streams

If you are a community group, special interest group, charitable organisation, an individual artist or a young artist, don't miss out on this opportunity to access funding for arts-related activities and projects.

Arts Project Grant

Available to arts, community and special interest groups throughout the Ards and North Down Borough area who wish to enhance existing, and undertake new community arts activities.  A maximum grant of £1,000 is available. 

To apply for the Arts Project Grant, please download an application pack and criteria document below.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 21 January 2025.

Bursaries

The Council is also pleased to offer two Arts Bursaries; the Ballinglen Arts Foundation Bursary, a two-week residency in Ballycastle, County Mayo. The residency is aimed at visual artists and craft makers providing them with time to develop their artistic practice.

To apply to the Ballinglen Arts Foundation Bursary CLICK HERE

The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary is a one-week residency for practitioners in all art forms based in the Borough. The bursary aims to assist and encourage both established and emerging practitioners. Up to four one-week bursaries are available.

To apply to the Tyrone Guthrie Centre Bursary CLICK HERE

Deadline for receipt of applications: Thursday 30 January 2025, 11.59pm (sharp)

Individual Artist Grant

Professional artists working and living in the Borough may apply through the Artistic Development Scheme for support towards training costs and artistic residencies.  A maximum grant of £250 is available. 

Application to the Individual Artist Grant is by an online application form.

Click here to apply: Individual Artist Grant 2025/26 (Ards and North Down Borough Council) - Ards and North Down Borough Council - Citizen Space

Individual Artist Grant Criteria can be downloaded here  Individual Artist Grant Criteria 2025.26 (PDF, 191 KB) (opens new window)

Email: artsgrants@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk for more information.

Applications for 2025/26 open on Thursday 12 December 2024.

Deadline for applications: Monday 24 February 2025

Youth Arts Training Grant

Available to young people living in the Borough who wish to undertake short-term or one-off youth arts training or development opportunities.  

Application to the Youth Arts Training Grant is by an online application form. 

Click here to apply: Youth Arts Training Grant 2025/26 (Ards and North Down Borough Council) - Ards and North Down Borough Council - Citizen Space

Youth Arts Training Grant Criteria can be downloaded here  Youth Arts Training Grant Criteria 2025.26 (PDF, 186 KB) (opens new window)

 Email: artsgrants@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk for more information. 

Applications for 2025/26 open on Thursday 12 December 2024.

Deadline for applications: Monday 24 February 2025

For further information on Arts funding, please email: artsgrants@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or visit: https://andculture.org.uk/funding