How much does Major individual artist awards pay?

Up to £15,000 per grant, paid by Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Who can apply for Major individual artist awards?

Established artists of any discipline with national or international recognition. Never received a major award from the Arts Council before.

On artscouncil-ni.org, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Established Northern Ireland artists with national or international recognition compete for awards of up to £15,000.

£15,000Max per grant

Established artists of any discipline with national or international recognition
Never received a major award from the Arts Council before

Discuss your proposal with the relevant art form officer before the July cut-off
Apply through the online grants portal; hard copy and email applications are not accepted
Upload every mandatory enclosure listed on the Attachments page
Submit by 12 noon on the closing date and check for the confirmation email

How much does Major individual artist awards pay?: Up to £15,000 per grant, paid by Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Who can apply for Major individual artist awards?: Established artists of any discipline with national or international recognition. Never received a major award from the Arts Council before.
When can I apply for Major individual artist awards?: Once a year, usually July.
Where do I apply for Major individual artist awards?: On artscouncil-ni.org, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Checked against artscouncil-ni.org on October 28, 2026.

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Established Northern Ireland artists with national or international recognition compete for awards of up to £15,000.

£15,000Max per grant

Established artists of any discipline with national or international recognition
Never received a major award from the Arts Council before

Discuss your proposal with the relevant art form officer before the July cut-off
Apply through the online grants portal; hard copy and email applications are not accepted
Upload every mandatory enclosure listed on the Attachments page
Submit by 12 noon on the closing date and check for the confirmation email

How much does Major individual artist awards pay?: Up to £15,000 per grant, paid by Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Who can apply for Major individual artist awards?: Established artists of any discipline with national or international recognition. Never received a major award from the Arts Council before.
When can I apply for Major individual artist awards?: Once a year, usually July.
Where do I apply for Major individual artist awards?: On artscouncil-ni.org, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Checked against artscouncil-ni.org on October 28, 2026.