Cultural Grant Aid and Bursary Programme
Supports constituted groups and individuals in the borough to participate in, develop, and promote cultural activities, arts, and shared heritage.
Apply on the funder site- Amount
- £250 – £1,000
- Scope
- Antrim & Newtownabbey
- Deadline
- Rolling
Who can apply
Community Group, Charity
What is funded
The aim of the Cultural Grant Aid and Bursary programme is to provide support to constituted groups and individuals based in the Borough to participate in, develop and promote Cultural activities and projects. Funding will be available for projects that develop artistic talent and knowledge, showcase the arts and promote participation and inclusion, celebrate shared heritage, and contribute to the understanding of minority languages and cultural diversity. Download Guidance Notes Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Cultural Grant Aid Programme 2026-27 Application Guidance Notes (pdf document). Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application. Timelines This is a rolling grant process open throughout the year from April 1. Funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the grant budget is exhausted. All applications must be submitted at least three months before funding is required. The Application Process can take up to 12 weeks from date of submission. Grant Information Sessions Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding workshops in April, July and October to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application. Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book. Contact Us For help with your application or the online portal, contact the Funding Unit via E. fundingunit@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T. 0300 123 4568. Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Cultural Grant Aid Programme 2026-27 Application Guidance Notes (pdf document). Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application. This is a rolling grant process open throughout the year from April 1. Funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the grant budget is exhausted. All applications must be submitted at least three months before funding is required. The Application Process can take up to 12 weeks from date of submission. 1 Cultural Grant Aid and Bursary Programme 2026-27 CATEGORY: Cultural Grant Aid Programme Information for Applicants Cultural Grant Aid and Bursary Programme Guidance Notes 2026-27 Version Number Author Purpose/Change Date 1.1 Culture, Tourism and Events Grant Guidance Document 1 July 2026 2 Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1. Purpose of Grant Programme/Overview of fund 1.2. General Principles 1.3. Who can apply? 1.4. What can be funded? 1.5. What cannot be funded? 2.0 How to answer the questions 3.0 How we assess and score your application 3.1 Eligibility assessment 3.2 Assessment and scoring 3.3 What happens of an application is successful? 3.4 Monitoring and reporting 3.5 Marketing and promotion 3.6 Breach of Letter of Offer and Claw-Back arrangements 3.7 What happens if an application is ineligible/unsuccessful? 3.8 Appeals procedure 3.9 Fraud and Corruption 4.0 Application process Appendix 1 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 3 1.0 Introduction The aim of the Cultural Grant Aid and Bursary program
Criteria and guidance
This is a rolling grant process open throughout the year from April 1. Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is exhausted. Applications must be submitted at least three months before funding is required, and the process can take up to 12 weeks.
Listings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply. Last indexed 19 Aug 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).