Investment Programme
Funder
Deadline
Annual - check website
Disciplines
About this grant
Partnerships could include - but aren’t limited to, sponsoring a local theatre production, visual arts exhibition, creative workshop series, or community festival. The matched funding can help bring the collaboration to life through marketing, community engagement, and creative activity. With up to 10 awards available, the A&BNI Fuse Fund aims to inspire first-time sponsors, ignite meaningful partnerships, and support creativity in communities across Northern Ireland. [...] How to Apply?Both partners should complete the application and budget form. We open submissions for this fund 5 times a year and the deadlines are as follows;
This is a competitive application process, assessed by a panel of judges convened by Arts & Business NI. We will notify both successful and unsuccessful applicants of the outcomes. Arts & Business NI Investment Programme is funded by Arts Council Northern Ireland. For more info contact info@artsandbusinessni.org.uk. [...] Who can Apply? All applications must be new or existing partnerships between an arts/cultural organisation and a business in Northern Ireland. This fund is open to both A&BNI members and non-members. Please refer to our supporting guidelines for full eligibility criteria before completing an application.
Eligibility
- ✓ Both A&BNI members and non-members
- ✓ Partnerships between arts organisations and commercial businesses
- ✓ Northern Ireland
How to apply
Both partners should complete the application and budget form.
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