Growth Events Fund for Ards and North Down

This opportunity aims to help event organisers grow their existing events and festivals.

A new Growth Events Fund has been launched by Ards and North Down Borough Council to support existing events that help the Borough stand out on the national stage.

The aim of the fund is to support large events or festivals that can best meet the strategic requirements of the Council to increase the number of events that are ‘distinctive to place’ within the Borough, enabling them to become Growth or Signature events.

The minimum amount that event organisers can apply for is £15,000 each year for a maximum of three years. There is no upper limit to the awards but there is a limited budget.

Event requirements

Events must have the potential to support the growth of the local economy through an increase in overnight stays or visitor spend.

They should support and invest in local people while encouraging increased investment in local business and deliver stand-out events that increase awareness of Ards and North Down by marketing nationally and internationally.

How to apply

Applicants must meet with the Council events grants team to discuss their event before starting an application form. Contact tourismgrants@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk to organise a meeting and for further information.

Find out more about the Growth Events Fund.

First published 1 November 2023