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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 applications

    Grant Funding information Closing date
    VE Day commemoration grants This scheme provides funding to eligible community-based groups working to deliver community-led activities to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day between 8 and 11 May 2025. Monday 14 April 2025 at 12 noon
    Vacant to Vibrant scheme This capital grant scheme aims to incentivise property owners and potential occupiers to bring vacant spaces back into use. 

    Grants for properties in neighbourhoods and along main routes into Belfast are available, until funding is fully allocated. 

    The scheme is closed to applications for properties in Belfast city centre.

  • Grants and funding closed to applications

    This table shows any grants or funding that have closed or been suspended in the last two weeks.

    Grant Closing date
    Summer Scheme for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs Monday 31 March 2025

Central Grants Unit

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