Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Belfast · GB
Arts council for Northern Ireland, based at The MAC in Belfast. Its funding for individuals runs as named programmes with their own windows - open at vetting were the Musical Instruments for Individuals programme, for professional performing musicians buying an instrument central to their career, and the rolling National Lottery Travel Awards - alongside its Support for Individual Artists Programme.
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Who can apply — in their words
In order to be eligible to apply to this programme, you must be a professional musician and must be living in Northern Ireland, who will make regular use of the instrument in Northern Ireland AND who is working as a high-level performer in a solo capacity or as part of a small group / chamber ensemble in any musical genre. Eligible applicants must also Have made a contribution to the artistic activities in Northern Ireland for a minimum period of 1 year within the last 5 years; Be at least 18 years old and not in secondary education. Who Cannot Apply? Non-professional musicians. Applicants who received an award from the Musical Instruments for Individuals Programme in the previous 8 years.
Applying
Applications are taken in dated rounds, not year-round — the dates below are the ones they publish.
Musical Instruments for Individuals Application Deadline: Thu 15th Oct, 2026, 12:00PM. You must apply using our online system. We will not accept applications in hard copy or by email. Online applications may be edited, saved and returned up to the closing date. OPEN National Lottery Travel Awards Rolling Programme.