National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland
The National Lottery Community Fund
Award
£300 – £20k
Deadline
Rolling — apply any time
Where
Northern Ireland
Summary
Apply for £300 to £20,000 to fund projects in Northern Ireland that connect people and strengthen communities. Grants last up to 2 years.
Who can apply
You can apply if your organisation is a: • constituted voluntary or community organisation • constituted group or club • registered charity • not-for-profit company • community interest company (CIC) limited by guarantee or limited by shares (if limited by shares, you must follow the Regulator of Community Interest Companies’ guidance on sharing profits) • school, if the project helps the local community, not just the school • statutory body, such as a council or health trust, but only if the project is not a statutory responsibility Your income We prioritise funding for organisations with lower incomes. Requirements for board or committee members You must have at least 2 board or committee members who are not related. We consider people to be related if they: • are married or in a civil partnership • are in a long-term relationship or live together • are part of the same family If you are a company, you must have at least 2 directors who are not related in any of these ways. This rule also applies to companies that are registered as charities. Schools and organisations working with a school We can only fund schools or organisations working with schools if your project mainly benefits the wider community, not just pupils, teachers, or parents. We cannot fund things like: • curriculum-based activities or anything that happens during the school day • improvements to school buildings, outdoor areas, or equipment • training for school staff • school trips, after-school clubs, or alternative learning environments If you’re unsure if your project is eligible, contact us.
Full details
• Project location: Northern Ireland • Amount: £300 to £20,000 • A decision in: 12 weeks • Programme status: Open to applications We provide funding for projects that bring people together and improve communities across Northern Ireland. You can apply for a grant of between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years. What we can fund Your project should do at least one of the following: • bring people together to build strong relationships in and across communities • improve the places and spaces that matter to communities • help people reach their potential by offering support at an early stage • support people, communities or organisations facing challenges because of the cost-of-living crisis