Grassroots, sports and arts grants across Northern Ireland

Find NI sports, arts & community grants

Open and rolling grants from NI councils and NI-wide funders. Coverage depends on which calls are open.

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64 grants open or rolling · 1–24

Local council grants

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
1 day left
Christmas Festive Fund
Funds community Christmas celebrations and events. Community groups can apply.
Amount
Up to £2,500
Scope
Causeway Coast & Glens
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Belfast City Council
8 days left
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Local Change Fund
Funds projects aimed at ending violence against women and girls.
Amount
Up to £15,000
Scope
Belfast
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community Capital
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
12 days left
Go Succeed Grant 2026-27 Go Succeed, led by Northern Ireland’s 11 local
This fund supports capital items for businesses. Eligible local enterprises can apply.
Amount
£4,000
Scope
Armagh Banbridge Craigavon
Match
Up to 50% match required
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
13 days left
Financial Assistance 2026-2027 – Call 3
Funds St. Patrick’s Day parade fringe activities. Community and voluntary groups can apply.
Amount
Amount on request
Scope
Newry Mourne & Down
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
30 days left
Defibrillator Grant
Funds the purchase of automated external defibrillators and security casings.
Amount
Up to £1,500
Scope
Antrim & Newtownabbey
Eligible
Sports club, Community group
Sports
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
30 days left
Grants to Clubs
Funds competition attendance, coach education and facility improvements.
Amount
£1,500 – £10,000
Scope
Antrim & Newtownabbey
Eligible
Sports club, Community group
Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
30 days left
Sports Event Grant
Funding for local sports events that promote development. Sports clubs can apply.
Amount
£2,000 – £15,000
Scope
Antrim & Newtownabbey
Match
Up to 50% match required
Eligible
Sports club, Community group
Sports
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
36 days left
Small Seeding, Activity and/or Insurance Grant
Grants of up to £1,000 for insurance, programme costs, volunteer expenses.
Amount
Up to £1,000
Scope
Antrim & Newtownabbey
Eligible
Community group
Community Youth
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Fermanagh Trust
36 days left
Teiges Mountain Wind Farm Community Fund
Funds community activity and minor capital costs. Local community organisations can apply.
Amount
Up to £2,000
Scope
Fermanagh & Omagh
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community Capital
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Fermanagh Trust
43 days left
Cornavarrow and Slieveglass Wind Farm Community Grants
Funds community activity and venue improvements. Local community groups can apply.
Amount
Up to £4,000
Scope
Fermanagh & Omagh
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community Capital
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
58 days left
Community Support Grant 2026/27
Financial assistance of up to £5,500 for community and voluntary organisations in Lisburn.
Amount
£2,500 – £5,500
Scope
Lisburn & Castlereagh
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Belfast City Council
91 days left
European City of Sport Try-It Grants
Small grants of up to £1,000 for sports clubs and community organisations to deliver.
Amount
Up to £1,000
Scope
Belfast
Eligible
Sports club, Community group
Sports Youth Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Northern Ireland Sports Forum
91 days left
Try-It grants
Funds activities encouraging sport participation.
Amount
£250 – £1,000
Scope
Belfast
Eligible
Sports club, Community group
Sports Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
120 days left
Civic Representation Grant - 2026/27
Financial assistance for individuals and organisations in Armagh Banbridge Craigavon.
Amount
£250 – £500
Scope
Armagh Banbridge Craigavon
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Arts Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Northern Ireland Sports Forum
151 days left
Inclusive Communities: The Phoenix Community Fund
Funds projects that reduce social isolation and enhance local biodiversity.
Amount
£500 – £1,000
Scope
Belfast
Eligible
Sports club, Community group
Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
181 days left
Community Grants Scheme: Events
Grants for small, medium, and large community events in Mid and East Antrim.
Amount
Up to £6,000
Scope
Mid & East Antrim
Match
Typically 75% of costs
Eligible
Community group
Community Youth
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
181 days left
Community Grants Scheme: Groups
Grants of up to £1,000 for constituted community and voluntary groups in Mid.
Amount
Up to £1,000
Scope
Mid & East Antrim
Match
Up to 25% match required (75% funded)
Eligible
Community group
Community Youth
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
181 days left
Seeding Grant Aid
Rolling funding for new and emerging community and voluntary groups in Fermanagh and Omagh.
Amount
Up to £1,000
Scope
Fermanagh & Omagh
Eligible
Community group
Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)

NI-wide funding

Northern Ireland Sports Forum
25 days left
King George VI Youth Awards
Funds youth work projects and equipment for young people.
Amount
Up to £500
Scope
All Northern Ireland
Eligible
Sports club, Community group
Sports Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Barclays / Sported
34 days left
Barclays Community Sport Fund: Female Coaches for Girls
Funds coaching qualifications for women working with girls.
Amount
£200
Scope
All Northern Ireland
Eligible
Sports club, Community group
Sports Coaching Youth
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Henry Smith Foundation
49 days left
Henry Smith Foundation Holiday Grants
Grants fund recreational trips for children. Schools and youth groups can apply.
Amount
£500 – £3,000
Scope
All Northern Ireland
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Youth Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Ulster Garden Villages
60 days left
Ulster Garden Villages Grants
Grants fund poverty, health and community projects. Registered charities in NI can apply.
Amount
£750 – £100,000
Scope
All Northern Ireland
Eligible
Charity
Community
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Community Relations Council
106 days left
CR/CD Small Grants Scheme
Grants of up to £10,000 for community and voluntary groups running projects with a good.
Amount
Up to £10,000
Scope
All Northern Ireland
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community Youth
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)
Phoenix Energy
151 days left
Phoenix Community Fund
Provides funding for inclusive community events and biodiversity projects.
Amount
Up to £500
Scope
All Northern Ireland
Match
Project cost must not exceed £1,000
Eligible
Community group, Charity
Community Youth
View details Apply on funder site (opens in new tab)

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