Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Travel awards
Northern Ireland artists and music duos invited abroad get travel costs, capped per destination, up to £1,409.
- Country
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom- Category
- International
- Who applies
- Artists
- When to apply
- Rolling, at least 4 weeks before travel
Who can apply
- Artists living in Northern Ireland, or music groups of up to 2 members
- At least 1 year of contribution to the arts in Northern Ireland within the last 5 years
- An invitation from a host organisation in the destination country
How to apply
- Create an account on the Arts Council grants portal
- Prepare the travel budget template and evidence of your invitation
- Upload every mandatory enclosure and submit at least 4 weeks before you travel
- Check for the confirmation email; without it the application was not submitted
Questions
- How much does Travel awards pay?
- Up to £1,409 per grant, paid by Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
- Who can apply for Travel awards?
- Artists living in Northern Ireland, or music groups of up to 2 members. At least 1 year of contribution to the arts in Northern Ireland within the last 5 years. An invitation from a host organisation in the destination country.
- When can I apply for Travel awards?
- Rolling, at least 4 weeks before travel.
- Where do I apply for Travel 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.
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