The Cooper Richardson Fund
Jack Cooper and his son-in-law Paul Richardson both died in 2022. This fund was set up by their family to honour Jack and Paul and the generous nature that they shared. They also shared a love of sport. Jack was a talented footballer and badminton player. Paul was a competitive swimmer and water polo player. As well as sports, the fund will also focus on the arts, especially music, which brought joy to Paul. The fund will continue Jack’s lifelong connection with his home of Dundonald, and an interest in local history, which he passed on to his daughter Karolyn....
PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme
Funding totalling €40million has been allocated for cross-community and cross-border projects through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme. The first round of general funding is open until 30 June 2026. The programme is providing grants of up to €100,000 for each project, supporting people-to-people projects that encourage cross-community and cross-border cooperation. Full Details: Change Maker Funding Programme | SEUPB
System Partners Investment – National Governing Bodies (NGB) Programme
SportNI have opened applications for the System Partners Investment (SPI) – National Governing Bodies Programme for the 2026–27 funding year. This year marks a transition period ahead of the full SPI model that will run from 2027–2031. The programme supports recognised Governing Bodies of Sport to grow participation, tackle inequalities, and strengthen performance pathways across Northern Ireland. How to Apply The SPI Application Pack has been issued to all recognised NGBs. It includes: SPI Guidance Note SPI Application Form (Excel) SPI Supplementary Workbook (Excel) Applicants should read the Guidance Note before completing the two Excel documents. The SPI Frequently Asked Questions can be found here. Last...
Blair Mayne Bursary Award Scheme
The Blair Mayne Bursary Award Scheme, operated by Ards and North Down Borough Council, awards £1000 to successful applicants to help them realise their aspirations by helping fund a goal or a particular project. This is an inclusive scheme and young people living with disability are invited to apply: one of the bursaries will be prioritised for an applicant with a disability. Opening for applications: 22 January 2026 Closing date for applications: 26 February 2026 at 12noon How can I apply? By sending an audio application which is no longer than 3 minutes duration to bmbursary@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk making sure you record your name,...
Cash For Kids General Grants
Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across Northern Ireland. Our grant rounds support children from birth up to and including 18 years of age who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or who have additional needs. We also provide a lifeline to many other charities, organisations and community groups, funding much-needed services and life-changing equipment. Please check the specific Eligibility Criteria for the grant you are applying for. A list of exclusions for all of our grant types is available here to be read before applying. Eligibility criteria Cash for Kids reserve the right...
Environment Fund – Water Quality Improvement Strand
This is a grant competition for not-for-profit organisations and councils, funding projects to deliver water quality improvements, help connect people with the water environment and bring about behaviour change. Applications for 2026-27 now open. Closing date 23.59h on Wednesday 18th February 2026. The awarding of any funding is subject to departmental budgets being approved. No letters of offer will be issued until the budget has been approved. The key areas for funding under the Water Quality Improvement strand are: Connecting people with the aquatic environment to achieve behavioural change Volunteering, including the establishment of new local groups or greater public involvement...
New PEACEPLUS funding call aimed at underrepresented groups
PEACEPLUS investment area 1.2 SEUPB has identified some sectors which have not been successful in obtaining funding across the PEACEPLUS Programme throughout Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Therefore, a new funding call specifically addressing these groups and sectors for is set to open soon. The funding will be delivered through the theme of Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities, and PEACEPLUS investment area 1.2, Empowering Communities. The key outputs of this investment area include increasing organisational capacity and joint organisational working in the pursuit of peaceful community cooperation. The funding is designed to specifically address groups which are...
https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/tbuc-camps-programme
Applications are now open for the T:BUC Camps Programme 2026/27. Completed applications must be returned to the Education Authority (EA) no later than 4pm on Friday 16 January 2026. The T:BUC Camps Programme is one of the seven headline actions of the T:BUC Strategy. The Education Authority (EA) act as Programme Administrator for the T:BUC Camps Programme on behalf of the Executive Office (TEO). What is the aim of the Programme? Beginning in summer 2015, the Camps programme is about challenging historic positions, encouraging debate and discussion and providing a way for young people from different backgrounds to get to...
2026/27 Central Good Relations Fund – Project Funding (over £2,000)
Applications for the 2026/27 Central Good Relations Fund (CGRF) funding programme are now open and will close on Friday 30 January 2026 at 4pm. From 2016 to 2025/26, over £30.5 million has been awarded to support more than 950 projects across Northern Ireland which has impacted on over 320,000 people. These CGRF projects with a good relations focus also include a wide range of activities such as sport, music, drama, arts and crafts, to engage with and make a difference in local communities whilst contributing to peace building and reconciliation. In addition, these projects provide important opportunities to develop new...
Goodyear Community Fund
The Goodyear Community Fund was set up as a grant-making initiative designed to distribute the net sales proceeds of the original club building to support grassroots organisation’s within the greater Lurgan and Craigavon area. The focus of the fund builds on the original ethos of the Goodyear Sports & Social Club in ensuring a positive legacy with the continued promotion of sport, arts, health & wellbeing and cross-community engagement. The fund is launched in recognition and celebration of the contribution of voluntary groups and people locally and the aim is to make it a simple application process. Grant size Grants of between...
Solar PV Support Programme
Through our Solar PV Support Programme, Action Renewables fully fund the installation, maintenance and repair of solar panels for charities, schools, social enterprises and community groups based in Northern Ireland. This will help your organisation save money on electricity bills and protect it against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you can save depends on the current utility rates and the profile of building usage. Our flagship charitable programme aligns with the aim of the UK’s Pathway to Net Zero by increasing the uptake of low-carbon technology, producing low-carbon energy, and reducing the demand for fossil fuels. Installing...
Belfast City Council Grants
Small Grants Tranche 1 2026-27 – Closes Friday 9th January 2026 More information can be found here Small Grants Available: Summer Scheme for Children with disabilities and/or additional needs grant – Formally constituted local community, voluntary organisations and special education schools whose primary purpose is to support children or adults who have disabilities and/or additional needs. This should be stated in the organisation’s governing document. Support for Sport: Hospitality Grant – The Support for Sport: Hospitality grant provides small grants to assist sports clubs and sports governing bodies engaged with sport and physical activity with providing hospitality while hosting events...
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Sport and Leisure Grants Call 4 CLOSES 31st December 2025. Call 5 OPENs 1st January 2026. Sport and Leisure Grants Available: Capital Funds – Funding available to local sports clubs for the development of new facilities or the enhancement of existing facilities Defibrillator Grants – Funding for local sports clubs or community groups towards the purchase of a defibrillator and associated security casing where applicable Sport and Leisure Event Grants – Funding for sport and leisure events taking place within Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Grants for Clubs – Funding to support sports clubs to attend high level competitions, deliver...
The Inspiring Growth Fund
CLOSES THURSDAY 15TH JANUARY More information can be found here. Aim of the Fund The community sector has faced many challenges in recent years with a global pandemic and more recently a cost-of-living crisis. The sector has continued to support communities, and demand is increasing for their services, yet their costs are rising, and many community sector organisations are constantly firefighting to meet the demand of their services, and source funding to deliver. The pandemic showed us the importance of digital inclusion and connectivity. The pace of change and progress in digital technology, and the opportunities (and challenges) that digital...
King George VI Youth Award
The King George VI Youth Awards funds youth work projects in Northern Ireland for young people aged 14-21. Your group must be based in Northern Ireland and your project must be part of a curriculum based youth work programme, linked to the Youth Work Curriculum. Applications are also accepted from individual young people who must be resident in Northern Ireland. The maximum grant available is £500. Other criteria apply – please read the criteria carefully before making your application. Completed applications should be submitted by 5pm on Friday 16 January 2026. Sport: Applications for sport will only be considered where the applicant can show...
Sports Systems Investment – New Governing Bodies
Sports Systems Investment – New Governing Bodies is a funding programme specifically targeting Recognised sports organisations who have not been eligible to apply for funding through the Sports System Investment – Governing Bodies element of National Lottery funding this year. This investment is to help Recognised governing bodies, not currently funded in the sector, to have stronger systems in place. There is a focus on contributing positively to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) with under-represented groups, and particularly for women and girls in sport. This is aligned to the Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong campaign www.beseenbeheardbelong.co.uk A total programme budget of £150,000 is currently available for sports governing...
Core Grant Funding Scheme
The Department awards grants to voluntary and community sector organisations which are, through the work of the organisation, contributing towards the outcomes envisaged by the key departmental strategic and policy initiatives outlined below: 1. Public Health, including reducing Health Inequalities. 2. Supporting Adults, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, to live an independent, healthy and inclusive life. 3. Supporting children and young people, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, and their families. 4. Improving the mental health and wellbeing of the population. Full Information: Core Grant Funding Scheme 2026-27 Application Process | Department of Health
The Core Funding Scheme closes for applications Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 4 PM. About the Core Funding Scheme The Northern Ireland Community Relations Council’s Core Funding Scheme provides support for organisations which are considered of strategic importance in promoting community relations work across the region. The scheme contributes towards salary and organisational running costs. Key Principles of the Core Funding Scheme 1. The work must be intentional: Regardless of the grant scheme, a programme must have a clear good relations purpose from the outset with deliberate and planned activities which directly address sectarianism. 2. It must address an identified...
Belfast City Council Small Grants
Friday 9 January 2026 at 12 noon The following Small Grants are now open for applications: Community Festival Fund Good Relations Parks events Support for Sport: Sports events Support for Sport: Large Development Grant Support for Sport: Small Development Grant Support for Sport: Hospitality Grant Support for Sport: Sporting Individual Grant Community Summer Scheme Grant Summer Scheme for Children with disabilities and or additional needs Full Details: Grants and funding | Belfast City Council
Armagh Banbridge Craigavon Council Community Grants
ABC Council will be offering financial assistance to eligible groups in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Call 1 will open between the dates 3 November – 28 November 2025 for delivery period 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027. Funding is available for programmes including: Civic Representation Grants Community Development Grants Large Events Grants Good Relations Grants International Linkages Grant Full Details available at: FundingABC – Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
2025 Ulster GAA Club Infrastructure Development Grants
Applications are now open for the 2025 Ulster GAA Club Infrastructure Development Grants. The Club Infrastructure Development Grants aim to assist clubs in the improvement and development of their physical infrastructure. Both Ulster Council and Central GAA Council have contributed to this grant funding and grants can only be awarded to clubs with vested properties in the GAA. The following areas of Club Expenditure may be considered for support: Purchase of Grounds Pitch Development Spectator Accommodation Pavilion Development Additional/Sustainable Infrastructure Development Pitch Verti-Draining The closing date for applications is 12pm, 7th November 2025. Full Details and to apply: Club Infrastructure Development Grant – Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Uladh