HomeAlternative sources of funding
The following organisations also provide funding opportunities:
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Council-supported schemes include the Annual Support for Organisations programme, the Support for the Individual Artist programme and a range of National Lottery-funded initiatives.Call 028 9038 5200 for more details or visit www.artscouncil-ni.org
Arts and Disability Forum
The Arts and Disability Forum promotes access to the mainstream arts for disabled people and offers grants to disabled artists.Call 028 9023 9450 for information or visit www.adf.ie
Big Lottery Fund
The Big Lottery Fund is the largest distributor of National Lottery money. They are responsible for giving out half the money raised by the lottery to good causes.The fund covers health, education, environment and charity work. Money is distributed via two programmes - Big Lottery Fund Northern Ireland and Awards for All
Call 028 9055 1455 for details or check out www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Environment and Heritage Service
The Environment and Heritage Service offers funding to help maintain historic buildings.Visit www.ehsni.gov.uk for more information.
Ireland Funds
The Ireland Funds raise money to support peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education and community development programmes in Northern Ireland.Visit www.irlfunds.org for further details.
Laganside Corporation
Laganside Corporation supports new investment in the Laganside area and covers a wide range of recreational and social opportunities.Call 028 9032 8507 for more information or visit www.laganside.com
National Lottery Good Causes
The National Lottery Good Causes scheme supports worthy projects in the arts, heritage, health, education, environment, community and charity sectors.Visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk for more information.
Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA)
NICVA supports voluntary, community and charitable groups in Northern Ireland and provides information, advice and training on a range of issues, including funding programmes.Call 028 9087 7777 for details or check out www.nicva.org
Northern Ireland Museums Council
The Northern Ireland Museums Council provides financial support to improve public access to museum collections.Funding is also available to assist with education services and the marketing and promotion of local museums.
Call 028 9055 0215 for more information or visit www.nimc.co.uk
Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is an independent grants organisation which funds and supports community development across the country.Call 028 9024 5927 for further details or visit www.communityfoundationni.org
