Twelve arts and cultural organisations across Northern Ireland have received £320,000 in funding for their growth initiatives. The investment comes from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Department for Communities through the Arts & Business NI Blueprint programme.

This funding marks the second round for the organisations after a foundation phase completed in 2025. The programme provides resources to help arts groups achieve financial stability beyond short-term grants.

Support for Blueprint also includes contributions from the Dormant Accounts Fund NI, administered by the National Lottery Community Fund, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and Belfast City Council.

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland regularly allocates funds to sustain the local arts sector, which faces ongoing challenges in securing consistent revenue. The Department for Communities oversees cultural policy and funding in the region.