Funding programmes

Funding, Funding programmes, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

  1. National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland

    A quick way to apply for smaller amounts of funding between £300 and £20,000.

    Area
    Northern Ireland
    Suitable for
    Voluntary or community organisations, public sector organisations
    Funding size
    £300 to £20,000
    Application deadline

    Ongoing. Apply at least 12 weeks before you want to start the activities or spend any of the money.

  2. Dormant Accounts NI

    Dormant Accounts Fund NI supports the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Northern Ireland to be more resilient and prepared for the future by funding activity that increases capacity and sustainability.

    Area
    Northern Ireland
    Funding size
    Applications closed for individual organisations on 3 March 2023. Organisations can chat to us about strategic investments.
    Total available
    Total programme budget will vary, depending on Dormant funds available
    Application deadline

    Closed to individual applications at 5pm 3 March 2023. Strategic investments discussions are still taking place.

  3. Sustainable Community Buildings

    This funding is to help organisations be more environmentally sustainable. It's capital funding (up to £50,000) to improve the energy efficiency of community buildings.

    Area
    Northern Ireland
    Suitable for
    Voluntary or community organisations (with an annual income of less than £500,000)
    Funding size
    Up to £50,000  (capital funding only)
    Application deadline

    Check the deadline for your council area

UK-wide

  1. The UK Fund

    We’re looking to fund organisations that want to do more to help communities come together and help make us a better-connected society.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Funding size
    £500,000 to £5 million
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  2. Forces in Mind

    Supporting the psychological wellbeing and successful and sustainable transition of veterans and their families into civilian life.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Application deadline

    Ongoing

  3. Other National Lottery Funders

    If none of the current The National Lottery Community Fund programmes are suitable for your project, one of the other Lottery funders may be able to help.

    Area
    UK-wide
    Suitable for
    Voluntary or community organisations, Public sector organisations, Private sector organisations
    Application deadline

    Check the other funder's websites