National Lottery Rural Engagement Arts Programme
Funds arts activities tackling rural isolation. Community groups and charities can apply.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the funder site.
- Amount
- £500 – £10,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Deadline
- 24 September 2026
Criteria and guidance
Grants of £500–£10,000 for constituted groups delivering arts activity in rural Northern Ireland to tackle isolation, loneliness and social inclusion. Urban groups may apply if delivery is in a rural community.
Projects must last up to 12 months between 1 December 2026 and 30 November 2027. Partnership working is expected.
Applications close at 12 noon on 24 September 2026 via the Arts Council NI grants portal.
What is funded
Grants of £500–£10,000 for constituted groups delivering arts activity in rural Northern Ireland, tackling isolation, loneliness and social inclusion. Urban groups can apply if the work is delivered in a rural community.
Projects last up to 12 months between 1 December 2026 and 30 November 2027. Partnership working is expected.
Closes 12 noon on 24 September 2026. Apply via the Arts Council NI grants portal.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply.
Apply on the funder siteListings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Last indexed 26 Aug 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).