Due to the high level of demand, this programme has been temporarily closed until further notice.
Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. The response to date is significant; we received over 300 applications requesting over £1.2m of funding. The Arts Council is currently moderating round 1 of eligible applications received and hopes to respond to all requests within a two to four-weeks timeframe.
The second round of AEP applications will be assessed before the end of May. The Arts Council continues to work with Minister Hargey to determine the level of need within the sector and we aim to offer as much support as possible to individual artists and creative practitioners at this stressful time.
- £500,000 Arts Council National Lottery funds to support artists and freelancers
- Individual grants of up-to £5,000
- This programme supports the research, design and future presentation of events, performances and other artistic projects, including resources to help artists develop their artistic practice.
- AEP will buy artists creative time to develop their skills and practice during these difficult times, for future presentation of work.
This is a rolling programme, opening today (27 April 2020) until further notice, for proposals ending March 2021.
To apply
Application forms and Guidance Notes for the Artists Emergency Programme are now available from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland below.
