AQW 45747/11-15 Written question to the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure
To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to list the grants and funding streams which her Department (i) has facilitated for applications in 2014/2015; and (ii) intend to open for applications in 2015/2016.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 14 May 2015
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 14 May 2015
- Answer due by
- 1 June 2015
- Answered
- 5 June 201522 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The information you request is set out in the attached schedules. I should point out that the North South Bodies operate on a calendar rather than a fiscal year basis.
2014/15
| Provider | Year | Grant Scheme | Funding Stream |
| Waterways Ireland | 2014 | Sponsorship Programme that allows relevant groups to apply for a grant to support a waterway based event/festival etc. | |
| Waterways Ireland | 2015 | Sponsorship Programme that allows relevant groups to apply for a grant to support a waterway based event/festival etc. | |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh (Summer camps) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Ceanneagraíochtaí (Lead Organisations) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Áisaonad [Coláiste Ollscoile Naomh Muire, Béal Feirste] – maoiniú tionscadail (Education Aids) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Scoláireachtaí [trí Ghael Linn, Conradh na Gaeilge, Cumann na bhFiann, Oideas Gael, Cumann an Phiarsaigh] (Scholarships) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Ciste Infheistíochta do Bhunú Soláthar Naíscolaíochta (Investment Fund for Establishing Pre-School Provision) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Ciste Leabhar do leabharlanna scoile (Book fund for school libraries) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Ciste do Ghaelcholáistí (Fund for Irish language colleges) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Fhoghlaim Ríomhchuidithe (Aided Learning Scheme) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Fhoghlaim Fadsaoil (Lifelong Learning Scheme) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Thacaíochta don Ghaelscolaíocht (Support Scheme for IME) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Bunaithe agus Forbartha Gréasáin (Establishing and Developing language Networks) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Tacaíochta Gnó (Business Support Scheme) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Nuálachais sa Réimse Gnó (Innovation in Business Scheme) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Nuachtán Ar Líne (On-line Newspaper) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim Iris Stílmhaireachtála (Lifestyle Magazine) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Na Ceanneagraíochtaí (Lead Organisations) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Ionaid Ghaeilge (Irish language Centres) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim na gComplachtaí Drámaíochta (Drama Companies) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim na bhFéilte (Festivals Scheme) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéim na nOifigeach Gaeilge (Irish Language Officers – in local authorities) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014 | Scéimeanna Cholmcille (various grants to support the mission of Colmcille) | Colmcille |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) - Small Grants | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for Voluntary and Community Groups | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for Voluntary and Community Groups - Small Grants | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014 | Partnership Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014 | Festival Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014 | Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014 | Music and Dance Tuition | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2014/15 | Community Impact Grants | |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2014/15 | Scéim na nImeachtaí Óige (Youth Events) | Education |
| Department | 2014/15 | Sign Language Partnership Group | |
| Department | 2014/15 | Cultural Awareness Strategy | |
| Department | 2014/15 | Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme | |
| Department | 2014/15 | Core Funding:- Lagan Canal Trust, Lough Neagh Partnership, Lagan Valley Regional Park & Outdoor Recreation NI | |
| Department | 2014/15 | Community Festivals Fund | |
| Stadium Programme | 2014/15 | Cregagh Primary School - ICT project | PETPSE |
| Stadium Programme | 2014/15 | Falls Partnership Initiative - Roden Street Community Group | PETPSE |
| Stadium Programme | 2014/15 | Falls Partnership Initiative - Divis Joint Development Committee | PETPSE |
| Stadium Programme | 2014/15 | Tackling Poverty through Sport - IFA | PETPSE |
| Stadium Programme | 2014/15 | Tackling Poverty through Sport - GAA | PETPSE |
| Stadium Programme | 2014/15 | Tackling Poverty through Sport - IRFU | PETPSE |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Creative Industries Innovation Fund | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Annual Funding Programme | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Musical Instruments for Bands | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Support for the Individual Artist - Travel Awards | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Support for the Individual Artist - Artist International Development Fund (Individuals) | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Support for the Individual Artist - Artist International Development Fund (Organisations) | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Support for the Individual Artist - Self-Arranged Residencies | |
| Northern Ireland Museums Council | 2014/15 | Accredited Museum Grant Programme | |
| Northern Ireland Museums Council | 2014/15 | Acquisition Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | Northern Ireland Screen Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | Skills Development | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | Irish Language Broadcast Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | Creative Learning Centres (DCAL funding) | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | Lottery Film Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | Third Party Organisations - Exhibition sector (DCAL funding) | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | INTO FILM Clubs (DCAL funding) | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2014/15 | Development Activity | |
| Department | 2014/15 | N/A | TBUC - Cross Community Youth Sports Programme |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh (Summer camps) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Ceanneagraíochtaí (Lead Organisations) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Áisaonad [Coláiste Ollscoile Naomh Muire, Béal Feirste] – maoiniú tionscadail (Education Aids) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Scoláireachtaí [trí Ghael Linn, Conradh na Gaeilge, Cumann na bhFiann, Oideas Gael, Cumann an Phiarsaigh] (Scholarships) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Ciste Infheistíochta do Bhunú Soláthar Naíscolaíochta (Investment Fund for Establishing Pre-School Provision) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Fhoghlaim Ríomhchuidithe (Aided Learning Scheme) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Fhoghlaim Fadsaoil (Lifelong Learning Scheme) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Thacaíochta don Ghaelscolaíocht (Support Scheme for IME) | Education |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Phobail Gaeilge (Irish language in the Community) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Raidió Pobail (Community Radio) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Bunaithe agus Forbartha Gréasáin (Establishing and Developing language Networks) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Tacaíochta Gnó (Business Support Scheme) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Nuálachais sa Réimse Gnó (Innovation in Business Scheme) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Iris Chlóite (Printed Magazine) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Líonraí Gaeilge (Irish language Networks) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Na Ceanneagraíochtaí (Lead Organisations) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Na Bailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta (Gaeltacht Service Towns – proposed by year end) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Misean Oirthear Bhéal Feirste (East Belfast Mission) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Ionaid Ghaeilge (Irish language Centres) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim na gComplachtaí Drámaíochta (Drama Companies) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim na bhFéilte (Festivals Scheme) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim na nOifigeach Gaeilge (Irish Language Officers – in local authorities) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Sainchúrsaí Oiliúna don Earnáil Phoiblí (Specialised Training for the Public Service) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéimeanna Cholmcille (various grants to support the mission of Colmcille) | Colmcille |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2015 | Scéim Nuachtán Ar Líne (On-line Newspaper) | Community and Business |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) - Small Grants | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for Voluntary and Community Groups | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for Voluntary and Community Groups - Small Grants | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015 | Partnership Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015 | Festival Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015 | Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015 | Music and Dance Tuition | |
| Sport Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Athlete Investment Programme | |
| Sport Northern Ireland | 2014/15 | Sport Matters Community Capital Programme |
2015/16
| Provider | Year | Grant Scheme | Funding Stream |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2015/16 | Community Impact Grants | |
| Department | 2015/16 | N/A | TBUC - Cross Community Youth Sports Programme |
| Department | 2015/16 | DCAL Inland Fisheries Group Funding -Angling Outreach Event Fund | |
| Department | 2015/16 | Sign Language Partnership Group | |
| Department | 2015/16 | Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme | |
| Department | 2015/16 | Core Funding:- Lagan Canal Trust, Lagan Valley Regional Park & Outdoor Recreation NI | |
| Department | 2015/16 | Community Festivals Fund | |
| Department | 2015/16 | Sub Regional Programme for Football | Sub Regional Programme |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2015/16 | Annual Funding Programme | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2015/16 | Support for the Individual Artist - Travel Awards | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2015/16 | Support for the Individual Artist - Artist International Development Fund (Individuals) | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2015/16 | Support for the Individual Artist - Artist International Development Fund (Organisations) | |
| Arts Council Northern Ireland | 2015/16 | Support for the Individual Artist - Self-Arranged Residencies | |
| Northern Ireland Museums Council | 2015/16 | Accredited Museum Grant Programme | |
| Northern Ireland Museums Council | 2015/16 | Acquisition Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | Northern Ireland Screen Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | Skills Development | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | Irish Language Broadcast Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | Creative Learning Centres (DCAL funding) | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | Lottery Film Fund | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | Third Party Organisations - Exhibition sector (DCAL funding) | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | INTO FILM Clubs (DCAL funding) | |
| Northern Ireland Screen | 2015/16 | Development Activity | |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim Bunaithe agus Forbartha Gréasáin (Establishing and Developing language Networks) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim Tacaíochta Gnó (Business Support Scheme) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim Nuálachais sa Réimse Gnó (Innovation in Business Scheme) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim Iris Chlóite (Printed Magazine) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim Nuachtán Ar Líne (On-line Newspaper) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Na Ceanneagraíochtaí (Lead Organisations) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Ionaid Ghaeilge (Irish language Centres) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Misean Oirthear Bhéal Feirste (East Belfast Mission) | Community and Business |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim na gComplachtaí Drámaíochta (Drama Companies) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim na bhFéilte (Festivals Scheme) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim na nOifigeach Gaeilge (Irish Language Officers – in local authorities) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Foras na Gaeilge | 2016 | Scéim Sainchúrsaí Oiliúna don Earnáil Phoiblí (Specialised Training for the Public Service) | Arts and Public Sector |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2016 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2016 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) - Small Grants | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2016 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for Voluntary and Community Groups | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2016 | Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for Voluntary and Community Groups - Small Grants | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2016 | Partnership Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2016 | Festival Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2016 | Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Funding | |
| Ulster-Scots Agency | 2016 | Music and Dance Tuition | |
| Sport Northern Ireland | 2015/16 | Athlete Investment Programme |