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Grant

National Lottery Rural Engagement Arts Programme

Arts Council Northern Ireland

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Closes

September 24, 2026, 1 day left

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

The Rural Engagement Arts Programme provides funding for arts projects in rural communities, prioritising work that combats isolation and loneliness, promotes social inclusion, and improves equality of access to arts provision.

Who it is for

Organisations including charities, local authorities, arts organisations, and groups based in the UK or Republic of Ireland, provided they deliver projects benefiting rural communities in Northern Ireland.

Open to artists in United Kingdom, Ireland.

The call says: “groups based in the UK or Republic of Ireland, provided they deliver projects benefiting rural communities”

open to all

Where

United Kingdom

When

September 24, 2026, 1 day left

Runs December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027

What you get

Between £500 and £10,000 for a project lasting up to 12 months, covering eligible costs such as artist fees, materials, venue hire, and accessibility support.

What you need to apply

  • Online application form
  • Proof of legal constitution
  • Signed letter of agreement from partner organisation(s)
  • CV, biography, or history of artistic practice for artists and tutors (if applicable)
  • Project budget (template provided)

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://artscouncil-ni.org/funding-for-organisations/rural-engagement-arts-programme