Other funding bodies
For more information on the different sources of funding and finance support available from other bodies and organisations within Northern Ireland please see the comprehensive finance and grants guide on Invest NI’s NIBusinessInfo website.
Please note, Tourism NI is not responsible for the content of external websites and the information provided on the respective funding schemes available from each organisation.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Arts Council is the lead development agency for the arts in Northern Ireland. |
The Big Lottery Fund provides grants from £300 to over £500,000 to organisations ranging from small local groups to major national charities.
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Since 1979, the Community Foundation has supported excellent community based activity through targeted grant funding. |
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The Heritage Lottery Fund offers a range of grant programmes, awarding grants upwards of £3,000. |
National Lottery money is given out by 13 independent organisations, each with specialist knowledge of their sectors. |
Northern Ireland Screen provides funding support for feature film production, short film production, television production, digital content, film festivals, business and skills development. |
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UnLtd aims to find, fund and provide practical, personal, leadership and project development support to individuals with entrepreneurial solutions to the issues faced in an ageing society in Northern Ireland |
Links to funding support from Northern Ireland government departments are listed below:
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The European Commission allocates part of the EU budget to companies and organisations in the form of calls for tender, grants or funds and other financing programmes. |
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If you are an organisation offering financial assistance and would like to be listed on these pages, please email: industry.development@tourismni.com