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Funding

All the latest news from the Arts Council about: Funding

Funding, Artists

Arts Council of Northern Ireland announces £82,559 National Lottery funding to support the careers of 12 exceptional artists

20th December, 2023

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Funding, Partnerships

Eleven schools receive funding to support landmark educational programme

19th December, 2023

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Funding, Artists

Minority ethnic artists awarded Arts Council National Lottery investment to support career development

15th November, 2023

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Funding

Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Annual Funding Programme 2024/25 Open for applications

15th November, 2023

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Funding, Organisations

Arts organisations seek new sources of funding amid rising costs

27th October, 2023

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Arts Council NI opens £80,000 National Lottery Organisations Digital Evolution Awards

23rd October, 2023

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Funding, Organisations

Older people to benefit from £169,994 arts funding for 22 creative projects, supported by The National Lottery

20th October, 2023

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General, Funding, Organisations

NI Theatre Company Cahoots brings latest production to New York

12th October, 2023

Funding, Organisations

Funding available for youth arts projects

3rd October, 2023

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