Funding available for rural arts projects, supported by The National Lottery

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is welcoming applications to the fifth round of the National Lottery Rural Engagement Arts Programme (REAP), funded through The National Lottery. The programme aims to increase access and participation in the arts in rural areas of Northern Ireland with grants from £500 - £10,000 available. Applications must be made online on the Arts Council’s website and are now open, closing at 12noon, Thursday 24 September 2026.