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03/02/2012
Arts and Heritage Grants - Larne Borough Council
Larne Borough Council seeks to encourage all aspects of creative and cultural activity as the basis for a rich, diverse and sustainable community. The Council acknowledges the valuable contributions of local groups and individuals to community life and recognise the need to support and work in partnership with them.

One way in which they support local cultural initiatives is through financial assistance. Arts & Heritage grants usually range from £50-500, with lower sums being more typical according to level of demand and funds available. Grant schemes are also available for Events and Community Relations, applicants will need to consider carefully which may be the most appropriate for their project.

Each application is considered on its own merit but these guidelines should be observed, as only the information provided with the application can be considered. Supplying clear information of your requirements enables the Council to make informed decisions as to how best they can support you. If you require further information or assistance please contact:

Rachael McMaster (Arts Officer) mcmasterr@larne.gov.uk or Jenny Caldwell(Heritage Officer) caldwellj@larne.gov.uk or telephone 28279482

The closing date for the current round of funding is 2 April 2012

http://www.larnemuseumandartscentre.com/

02/02/2012
Scholarships for research and education
The Leverhulme foundation has three separate arts funding schemes currently open:

Arts Bursaries provide funds for up to three years to enable institutions to offer training Bursaries – for training in the fine and performing arts; Mentorship Bursaries are also available for postgraduate students to develop their teaching and administrative skills.

Arts Initiatives provide support for up to three years for Innovative Teaching Activity Awards – supporting the artistic development of the students concerned.

Artists in Residencegrants support the residency of an artist of any kind or nationality in a UK institution in order to foster a creative collaboration between the artist and members of that institution, where creative art is not part of the normal curriculum or activity.

For more information see www.leverhulme.ac.uk

The closing date for all three of these programmes is 21 March 2012

02/02/2012
Deadline reminder; Connecting Older People - The Big Lottery
The Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Out programme – Connecting Older People will invest up to £20 million into supporting older people most at risk across Northern Ireland.

The Big Lottery Fund in Northern Ireland is making up to £20 million available over the next two years to promote the inclusion of older people by targeting those individuals at greatest risk of exclusion or isolation.

Older people can go through a number of transitions in their lives where they are especially at risk of becoming isolated and excluded, such as retirement, health changes, bereavement, or moving into residential care or sheltered housing.

We will support projects that:
• focus on older people aged 60 and over
• last from three to five years
• target older people at greatest risk of exclusion and isolation, who could be perceived as ‘hard to reach’
• involve older people in designing and running the project.

To check eligibility and to make an application visit http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_reachingout_older_people.htm?regioncode=-uk

The closing date for this current programme is 29 February 2012

02/02/2012
Deadline reminder: Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF)
The current round of the Creative Industries Innovation Fund is open until 23 February.
CIIF 2 offers Grants to creative businesses through the Creative Industries Innovation Fund administered by the Arts Council, in association with NI Screen and Digital Circle.

There is one remaining open session with the Arts Council on Friday 10 February at 11.00am in MacNeice House, 77 Malone Road, Belfast. For details and to register a place contact Beverley Coomber on 02890 385271 or bcoomber@artscouncil-ni.org

Full details, guidelines and application forms are available at www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/innovation.html

02/02/2012
Clore Leadership Programme Fellowship applications
The Clore Leadership Programme is currently inviting applications from exceptional individuals with the potential to take on significant leadership roles within culture.
Sponsored by Arts Council England, these general fellowships are open to candidates with at least 5 years' paid work experience either in employment, self-employed or freelance, usually in the cultural sector. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and passion for culture.

The Fellowship Programme aims to shape emerging creative leaders through in-depth learning to about 25 to 30 individuals a year. Fellows also benefit from unparalleled access to senior cultural leaders and to extensive networks.

The structure of the programme includes residential courses, a placement and a selection of training mentoring and coaching.

Fellows can choose to take a period away from work and receive a bursary, or in some cases continue to be attached to their place of work, with their employer being compensated.
Applications are welcome from people working across a wide range of creative and cultural activity, and also from those from outside the cultural sector who want to develop as a leader within it.

Fellowships include Arts Council of Northern Ireland Fellowship - supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and consortium fellowships.

Further details on the specific criteria for each Specialist Fellowship can be found on our website www.cloreleadership.org

The closing date for all applications is by 12 noon, 24 February 2012.

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