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 artistic development opportunities. 

 

Applications for ROUND 2 of the 2026/27 Youth Arts Funding stream will open from Wed 15 Apr.

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

Who can apply?

Young people aged 11 – 21 years practicing in any art form (including; visual art, applied art, craft, multimedia, music, dance, drama, literature, etc) who are resident in the borough of Ards and North Down, and who wish to undertake short-term or one-off youth arts training or artistic development opportunities.

Artists aged over 21 years should apply to the Individual Artist Grant.

 

What is available?

A maximum grant of £250 is available.

Application Deadline:

ROUND 2: Friday 15 May 2026

(For activity taking place from 1 July 2026 - 31 March 2027)

How do I apply?

Please read the full Youth Arts Training Grant Criteria document before completing your application.

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

Follow this link to access the Grant Criteria and Online Form:

https://engage.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/crafts/copy-of-youth-arts-grant-2026-27/

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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