Funding is available from a wide range of organisations, trusts and funds including:
Domestic Event Fund
Providing support for up to 80% of eligible costs to event organisers and local authorities looking to deliver exciting new events that will increase footfall and boost spending in the Island’s city, towns, and villages.
IOM Arts Council
A range of funding opportunities for the arts including grants, underwriting, travel grants, film fund and creative industries support.
Culture Vannin
Culture Vannin’s special grants fund for the Year is now closed, however you can still make an application to the regular grants fund. Throughout 2026 they are also offering opportunities to apply for up to £100 to help with the cost of hosting a Year of the Manx language event. This can be used to pay for venue hire.
Manx Lottery Trust
A range of grant programmes to support communities.
Other charities
See the Index of Registered Charities for other funding possibilities.