Arts Project Grant

Arts Project Grants are available to support and develop community arts-based events, projects or activities that take place in the Ards and North Down Borough.

Applications for 2025/26 are now CLOSED

Applications for 2026/27 will open from Tuesday 6 January 2026

(for activity taking place from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027)

Who can apply?

Non-profit making organisations and constituted groups that are located in or projects that are of benefit to residents within Ards and North Down Borough.

What is available?

A maximum grant of £1,000 is available.

Application Deadline:

Tuesday 17 February 2026

How do I apply?

Guidance Notes and the Application Form can be downloaded below when applications open.

Please read the full Arts Project Grant Guidance document before completing your application:

Please return the completed form to: artsgrant@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk