Important dates
• 1 October 2025 – Scheme opens for Expressions of Interest
• 29 October 2025 – Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest
The NICIF is a £4.32 million grant scheme to support voluntary and community sector organisations to improve the internal or external fabric of their existing community buildings.
The aim is to enable community organisations to better meet the needs of their community and/or improve the quality and range of activities delivered in community buildings.
All projects must contribute to one or more of the following objectives:
• Improve the physical condition of community buildings
• Increase energy efficiency and reduce maintenance costs of community buildings
• Increased accessibility of community buildings
• Increase usage of community building
For the purpose of the NICIF, eligible community buildings include community halls, community centres and other facilities which are used by, and accessible to the wider community for social, educational and recreational purposes.
The building may be owned or operated by a single purpose organisation; however, the applicant organisation must be able to demonstrate that the building is available to and used by the wider community. For example, community buildings operated by sporting organisations which are available as community venues for nons-porting activities
Full Information: Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund guidance notes | Department for Communities