Community Festival Funding Grant Aid Programme 2026-28 – closing 14 Aug

Funding of up to £5,000 is available for a one-year grant OR up to £10,000 for a two-year grant to community, voluntary or charitable organisations for their community festivals. A call will be made annually for single year applications, while two-year applications will open at the end of every two year cycle.

To apply

Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Community Festival Fund Guidance Notes available from the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council website below.

Festival Grants

Applications Close: 14 August 2026

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New Belfast Community Arts Initiative trading as Community Arts Partnership is a registered charity (XR 36570) and a company limited by guarantee (Northern Ireland NI 37645).Registered with The Charity Commission as New Belfast Community Arts Initiative - NIC105169.