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Funding Schemes
Tourism NI periodically runs funding programmes for events and capital development. You can find out more about these previous schemes below. To ensure you find out about any open programmes please ensure you are signed up to our mailing list, details below.
Previous Event Funding Schemes
National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme 2022/23
To view the Guidelines for Applicants for National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme 2022/23 please click here.
National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme 2021/22
The National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme 2021/22 is now closed.
To view the Guidelines for Applicants for National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme 2021/22 please click here.
Contact the Tourism NI Events Team at the email below for any queries relating to the Scheme.
Tourism NI Tourism Event Funding Programme 2020/21
Tourism NI’s Tourism Event Funding Programme 2020/21 consisted of two schemes, the International Tourism Events Fund and the National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme.
International Tourism Events Fund 2020/21
The International Tourism Events Fund is now closed. To view the Guidelines for Applicants for International Tourism Events Fund 2020/21, click here.
National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme 2020/21
The National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme is now closed. To view the Guidelines for Applicants for National Tourism Events Sponsorship Scheme 2020/21 please click here.
For further information on the Tourism Event Funding Programme, please contact: eventsunit@tourismni.com
Taste the Island Tourism Events Scheme
Tourism NI developed a scheme for festivals and events to support the Taste the Island initiative.
If you wish to view the Guidelines for Applicants for Taste the Island Tourism Events Scheme 2019, click here.
If you have any queries, please contact eventsunit@tourismni.com
- Sample Economic Calculator
- Successful Events - Tourism Events Funding Programme 2024-25
- Successful Events - Tourism Events Funding Programme 2023-24
- Successful Events - Tourism Events Funding Programme 2022-23
- Successful Events - Tourism Events Funding Programme 2021-22
- Successful Events - Tourism Events Funding Programme 2020-21
- Successful Events - Tourism Events Funding Programme 2019-20
- Successful Events – Tourism Events Funding Programme 2018-19
- Successful Events – Tourism Events Funding Programme 2017-18
Capital Funding Support
COVID Recovery Kick Start 2021-2022
The COVID Recovery Kick Start Programme is a Business Improvement and Implementation Support Programme which will provide expert independent support directly to eligible businesses. You can view the guidelines here.
Website Development Programme 2021/2022 for Accommodation Providers (Hotels, Guesthouses & Guest Accommodation)
This programme was designed to help hotels, guesthouses and guest accommodation develop their websites and digital presence and support business recovery & growth. You can view the guidelines here.
COVID Business and Financial Planning Support Programme 2021-22
This was one of a number of initiatives designed to support the Northern Ireland industry to rebuild, recover and compete in this changed environment – providing advisory support to assist in the development of business and financial recovery plans. You can view the guidelines here.
Experience Development Programme 2021-23
The Programme was designed to provide financial assistance to tourism organisations to support them in creating experiences that embrace our giant spirit and stimulate demand for Northern Ireland tourism to the benefit of the wider economy. You can view the guidelines here.
Website Development Programme 2021-2022
The Website Development Programme aimed to provide support to experience providers to develop or enhance their websites and digital presence; through the provision of a digital audit and website development plan - that will then be used to support business recovery & growth. You can view the guidelines here.
Digital Welcome Programme (Gateway Access Points) 2021-22
A capital grant programme to enhance the visitor experience and sense of welcome at Northern Ireland’s main Gateway Points through digital investment. Guidelines available here.
Northern Ireland Embrace A Giant Spirit - Programmes for brand aligned operators
The following programmes were open to operators at stage 3, 4 or 5 of Tourism NI’s Experience Development Framework. Information on the new experience brand Northern Ireland Embrace a Giant Spirit and how to engage with Tourism NI on this journey can be found here.
Experience Development Programme (Audio Equipment) 2020-21
The programme has now closed. It was designed to provide financial assistance to NIEAGS aligned operators to enable them to compete and meet the demands of the market through investment in audio equipment.
Previous Capital Schemes
- Experience Development Programme 2020/2021 (PDF)
- A list of businesses in receipt of an offer for the Experience Development Programme 2020/21 can be found here.
- Website Development Programme 2020/2021 (PDF)
- Website Improvement Programme 2019/2020 (PDF)
- Immersive Technology Programme 2018/2019 (PDF)
Information on the following is available on request from tds@tourismni.com
- Tourism Development Scheme 2011-13
- An overview of financially assisted projects 2008 to 2011