Central Good Relations Fund - Project Funding
Funding for projects that contribute to peace building, reconciliation, and good relations across Northern Ireland communities.
Apply on the funder site- Amount
- Up to £2,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Deadline
- 30 January 2026
Who can apply
CASC, Sports Club, Community Group, Charity, CIC
What is funded
Applications for the 2026/27 Central Good Relations Fund (CGRF) funding programme are now open and will close on Friday 30 January 2026 at 4pm. From 2016 to 2025/26, over £30.5 million has been awarded to support more than 950 projects across Northern Ireland which has impacted on over 320,000 people. These CGRF projects with a good relations focus also include a wide range of activities such as sport, music, drama, arts and crafts, to engage with and make a difference in local communities whilst contributing to peace building and reconciliation. In addition, these projects provide important opportunities to develop new skills, gain qualifications, build self-confidence, develop new friendships, and to celebrate and embrace cultural diversity. There are two streams of funding available; Project Funding and Small Grants. For both streams, projects can claim salaries and programme costs, but these costs must be proportional to the good relations project being delivered. CGRF does not, and will not, replace mainstream core or project funding for groups. Project Funding opens once a year for applications. Small Grants are open for applications throughout the funding year and are available for projects up to £2,000, subject to available budget. Full information: Central Good Relations Fund | The Executive Office
Criteria and guidance
Projects can claim salaries and programme costs, provided they are proportional to the good relations activities being delivered. The fund does not replace mainstream core or project funding. Applications for the 2026/27 programme close on Friday 30 January 2026 at 4pm.
Listings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply. Last indexed 19 Aug 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).