Multi Annual Arts Grants

Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Multi-Annual Arts Grant is offered every two years and supports arts organisations within the borough in creating programmes which benefit local residents.

Applications for 2026 - 2028 will open from 17 November 2025

Who can apply?

Non-profit making Arts Organisations based in the borough of Ards and North Down.

For full eligibility requirements, please read the Criteria and Guidance Notes carefully.

Full Criteria details and Application Forms will be available HERE when applications are open for 2026/28

What is available?

A maximum grant of £5,000 per annum is available.

Application Deadline:

Applications for 2026 - 2028 will close on:

Monday 12 January 2026, 12noon (sharp)

Eligibility Criteria

This funding stream is for non-profit making Arts Organisations based in the borough of Ards and North Down. 

For full eligibility requirements, please read the Criteria and Guidance Notes carefully.

How do I apply?

Please read the full Multi-Annual Arts Grant Criteria document (available below) before completing your application.

Application to the Multi-Annual Arts Grant is by an application form which can be downloaded below when the applications open.

Completed application forms must be emailed to the address below.

Email: artsgrants@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk 

Please download Multi-Annual Arts Grant Guidance Notes here:

Applications available to download from the application open date.

Please download Multi-Annual Arts Grant Application Pack here:

Available to download from the application open date.

Further Information

If you require further information, or require assistance with your application form, please contact Ards Arts Centre at: artsgrants@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk 

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