The Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) is to invest £700,000 in a new three year programme designed to encourage older people to take part in the arts.
Jointly funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Arts & Older People Programme will provide new opportunities for older people to engage with the arts, by joining a workshop or trying out a new arts activity.

Through funding new, innovative, community-led projects across art form areas such as dance, painting, crafts, storytelling, music and song, the programme will highlight and tackle the social justice issues older people face on a daily basis.

The first round of funding opens on 8th July, with grants of up to £50,000 available to arts organisations, as well as community and voluntary groups.
Research has revealed that 21% of people in Northern Ireland aged 65 and over feel lonely often or always. Sixteen per cent do not leave their homes more than once a week and 7% never leave their homes.

All application forms and guidance notes are available to download on the ACNI's funding webpage or by contacting 02890 385 200.

URL: www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/older.htm