Multi-annual Arts Grant 2026-28 | nibusinessinfo.co.uk

Who it is for

To be eligible for this funding, the applicant must meet all of the following criteria

• Be an established arts organisation.
• Be located within the Ards and North Down Borough.
• The core purpose of the arts organisation and an 80% majority of their annual programming must be arts focused within the recognised artforms.
• Contribute to the thriving arts sector in the borough.
• Have been in operation as a constituted arts organisation for a minimum of three years Have a demonstrated record of regular, ongoing arts programming.
• Have a viable administrative structure.
• Demonstrate effective governance by a Board of Directors or other body responsible for the arts organisation.
• Demonstrate good financial management and balanced budgets.

Support you can get

There are two types of Multi-annual Arts Funding.

Multi-Annual Arts Fund Core

This is for Arts Organisations who are providing a year long programme of arts activity. Their costs will reflect having premises from where they administer and/or deliver the annual arts programme.

Arts Organisations can apply for up to £5,000 per annum.

• Administrative salaries
• Rent and Rates
• Light and Heat
• Maintenance, security, etc
• Telephone and Fax
• Printing, postage, stationery
• Financial costs eg accountancy
• Insurance

Multi-Annual Arts Fund Programming

This multi-annual arts funding is for arts organisations who deliver an annual, largescale, quality arts project to a high standard.

Arts Organisations can apply for up to £4,000 per annum.

• Artists’ costs
• Volunteer expenses
• Publicity/Marketing (excluding catering/merchandising)
• Transportation
• Travel, accommodation, subsistence
• Equipment/Materials

Support organisers

• Ards and North Down Borough Council

Next Steps

on the Ards and North Down Borough Council website

Published
18 November 2025

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