The Arts Council is the statutory body which,since the inception of the National Lottery in 1994,has been responsible for the administration and distribution of Lottery funds to the arts in Northern Ireland. Funding decisions are guided by the directions contained in the National Lottery Act and by the strategic priorities published in the Council ’s current five-year plan for the arts, 2001-2006. The Council is advised on Lottery matters by its Lottery Committee. The Committee ’s role is to advise on policy issues relating to the Council ’s National Lottery Fund;to advise on,review and monitor all matters relating to the administration of the Council ’s National Lottery Fund;and to take decisions on grant aid within delegated financial limits set by Council.The Committee presently has full delegated authority to award grants to applicants where the award is within the delegated band of £25,000 -£50,000. Download the report HERE.