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Grants and funding

  • Funding support for groups

    We give grants and funding to various types of organisation in Belfast. You should check that your organisation is eligible to apply to the grant that you are interested in.

    Grants through the Central Grants Unit

    If you are receiving funding for a current project or programme through the Central Grants Unit (CGU) and you would like to complete a monitoring form or access your information, go to our Online Funding Hub (link opens in new window).

  • Grants and funding open for application

    Grant Funding information Closing date
    Vacant to Vibrant scheme This capital grant scheme aims to incentivise property owners and potential occupiers to bring vacant spaces back into use. This includes Belfast city centre, local neighbourhoods and along main routes into Belfast. Until available funding is fully allocated
    Summer Scheme for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs This grant provides funding to eligible local community and voluntary organisations and special education schools to run a summer scheme for children and young people between five and 17 years old with disabilities or additional needs. To receive an information pack, contact [email protected] Monday 31 March 2025
  • Grants and funding closed to applications

    Grant Funding information Closing date
    Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Local Change Fund

    This fund supports the community and voluntary sector in Belfast to deliver events, projects or programmes of activity aimed at ending violence against women and girls. 

    Tier 1: Maximum award £5,000
    Tier 2: Minimum award £5,001. Maximum award £15,000.
    Tier 3: Minimum award £15,001. Maximum award £25,000.

    Tier 1 closed on Friday 28 February
    Tier 2 closed on Monday 17 February
    Tier 3 closed on Monday 17 February
    Summer Community Diversionary Programme This programme provides funding to eligible community-based groups working to support young people and communities during July and August in Belfast.
     
    Friday 28 February

Central Grants Unit

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