Arts & Business NI has been fostering partnerships between cultural and commercial sectors in Northern Ireland for over 35 years through its Investment Programme. This initiative brings creativity into the business world while delivering vital investment to arts organisations, helping build long-term collaborations that reach new audiences and support business solutions.

The Investment Programme is a competitive match-fund designed to support partnerships between arts organisations and commercial businesses. It offers up to £15,000 in match-funding to help partnerships grow, take on new activities, or elevate their projects. Eligible partnerships can receive investment up to two times within a financial year.

Applications are open to both A&BNI members and non-members. All submissions must be from new or existing partnerships between an arts/cultural organisation and a business in Northern Ireland. Full eligibility criteria and guidelines are available to ensure clarity on what the programme supports.

The programme accepts applications five times a year, with upcoming deadlines on 3 November 2024 and 26 January 2025. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of judges, with both successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of the outcome.

The Investment Programme is funded by Arts Council Northern Ireland. For more information, contact info@artsandbusinessni.org.uk or visit here.