Who can apply?
- Non-profit distributing organisations which can demonstrate they require a year-round resource to deliver arts programming.
- Commercial organisations can only apply for support if the proposed programme is primarily for the benefit of the public and where there are plans to re-invest any surplus into a similar programme.
- New applicants to the Annual Funding Programme must have been in receipt of a single award of at least £10,001 from ACNI since 1 April 2022 in order to be eligible for the scheme and must contact the appropriate ACNI arts officer to discuss their application prior to submission and by 5pm on Monday 9 December 2024 at the latest. Failure to make prior contact with the Arts Council before submitting an application will render your application ineligible.
Application Deadline: Fri 20th Dec, 2024, 12:00PM
To apply
For more information, and to apply online, see the programme page on the Arts Council’s website below.
Annual Funding Programme 2025/26
Closing date for applications: 12noon, Friday 20th December 2024