Arts Council of Northern Ireland
National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations

This fund aims to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development.
What the fund supports
The fund will continue to support organisations to deliver a wide range of creative activity.
This includes funding for:
- a specific one-off project or production or
- a period of creative research and development or
- a longer term programme of work.
It can also support organisations to undertake business and organisational development that will:
- enhance their business sustainability through the development of new or more diverse income streams
or
- consider broader organisational development costs.
Examples of the types of activity that the fund can support can be found in the Guidance for Applicants below. It is not exhaustive and is provided to give applicants an indication of the types of activity that can be applied for. If you have any queries about what you are wanting to apply for, please contact our Enquiries Service before starting your application.
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