The projects we fund
This fund is now closed.
This programme is part of Dormant Assets NI funding. Dormant Assets NI awards money from dormant financial assets to support voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Northern Ireland. It aims to help them be more resilient and prepared for the future by funding activity that increases capacity and sustainability.
The first phase of this funding (The Dormant Accounts Fund NI) closed for applications in March 2023. To see who got funding check the list of Dormant Accounts Fund NI Awards (PDF, 600 KB).
What we can fund
Under the Access to Resilience programme we will fund projects that help small underrepresented VCSE groups improve their capacity, sustainability and resilience. Activities might include increasing skills in:
- financial planning and budgeting
- project management
- good governance
- diversity and inclusion
- digital skills
- impact measurement
- strategic planning
- volunteer management
- collaboration
- leadership
- succession planning
What we cannot fund
We cannot fund:
- core capacity building or support programmes for the wider voluntary and community sector. This funding is to improve access to support for underrepresented community groups who are not currently receiving capacity building support.
- you to give grants to other organisations
- applicants who are unable to demonstrate sound governance and financial management
- capacity building or support programmes for religious institutions like churches, synagogues and mosques. However capacity building for faith-based community groups is eligible.
If you already have funding from us
You can apply if you have a current grant from us from another programme. For example, you can have a Phase One Dormant Accounts NI grant and still apply.