Tourism Events and Festivals Fund 2026/27
Grant aid for tourism events and festivals which can demonstrate a positive economic impact within Ards and North Down.
Applications close at midday on Monday 15 December 2025.
Who it is for
Eligibility criteria:
- Appropriately constituted not-for-profit organisations, including Limited Companies and Charities (a constituted organisation is one that has a simple set of rules to help make it clear to everyone involved what you intend to do and how you intend to operate).
- Application must be for an event or festival that meets the necessary criteria.
- Must be delivered in the Borough of Ards and North Down, between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to increase tourism/local spend in Ards and North Down by promoting to, at a minimum, a Northern Ireland wide audience.
- Must be open to the general public, whether for free or paid-for elements.
Support you can get
The aim of the Tourism Events and Festivals Fund is to provide grant aid for tourism events and festivals which can demonstrate a positive economic impact within Ards and North Down by attracting additional visitors and spend, contributing to a positive image of the Borough among visitors and residents.
Applications must be for an event or festival that must be delivered in Ards and North Down Borough Council area, between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate how they will contribute financially to the delivery of the event/festival. No more than 60% of total costs will be grant aided.
Support organisers
- Ards and North Down Borough Council