Apply for travel funding to help you build creative skills The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has opened applications for Travel Awards under the National Lottery Support for Individual Artists Programme. The scheme provides funding for individual artists and established music groups (up to two members) to travel from Northern Ireland to build skills, knowledge,…
The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications offering up to £2,500 to social enterprises, groups and voluntary organisations The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has opened applications for the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) 2026/27. Rural community groups, voluntary organisations and Social Economy Enterprises can apply for grants between…
Upcoming webinars from the Business Academy to help you master the skills you need to reach new customers in the UK and around the world Listed below are upcoming Business Academy webinars to help business owners and entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland boost their exporting skills and sell their goods and services to new markets worldwide.…
Omagh Forum for Rural Associations and Fermanagh Rural Community Network are delighted to let you know that the Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme 2026 is now OPEN for applications, closing at noon on Monday 22nd June 2026 This Scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs under the Tackling Rural Poverty and…
Katie Burleigh launched Burleigh Street role play village after receiving assistance from Go Succeed When a County Fermanagh mum struggled to find suitable play spaces for her young son, she decided to create one herself – transforming an everyday parenting challenge into a growing local business. Burleigh Street, a unique indoor role play village based…
A new £100,000, three-year fund will build leadership and advocacy capacity across Northern Ireland’s community and voluntary sector The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has launched the Engagement for Change Fund, a three-year initiative worth £100,000. The fund aims to strengthen the capacity of the community and voluntary sector across Northern Ireland. The fund supports organisations…
Gain hands-on experience in photonic device design and simulation Digital Catapult, in partnership with the Smart Nano NI consortium, has opened applications for the Smart Nano Industrial Photonics Bootcamp. The programme will run in early June 2026. The bootcamp aims to help businesses build practical skills in photonics – a key technology used in communications,…
Businesses and community groups in Northern Ireland are encouraged to keep on top of food safety with these free events Safefood is working with Derry City & Strabane District Council, Belfast City Council and Fermanagh & Omagh District Council to deliver food safety training and workshops in Derry~Londonderry, Belfast and Enniskillen. Event details Enniskillen Food…
Food and drink businesses are invited to showcase their products at the Lurgan and Armagh shows Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has opened applications for the 2026 Food Heartland Showcase. The Food Heartland is committed to supporting local food and drink producers by giving them the opportunity to showcase and sell their products…
Social Enterprise NI offers one‑to‑one support to help social enterprises plan their marketing. Social Enterprise NI offers free one‑to‑one marketing support to help social enterprises develop a clear, practical marketing plan. The support is personalised for each organisation and focuses on producing a usable marketing plan, rather than delivering training sessions or presentations. It is…
