Funding in Northern Ireland
The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK. Each year we distribute millions of pounds of funding raised by National Lottery players to community groups and charitable projects across Northern Ireland.
Our priority is to keep money flowing to support communities across Northern Ireland.
We are here to help and want to talk to you about your ideas to support local communities.
Contact us on 028 9055 1455 or at enquiries.ni@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Funding programmes
National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland
Apply for £300 to £20,000 to fund projects in Northern Ireland that connect people and strengthen communities. Grants last up to 2 years.
Strengthening Communities
Strengthening Communities funds community-led projects that help people live healthier, happier lives. It supports our strategy, It starts with community.
Dormant Assets for All
Funding for VCSE organisations in Northern Ireland, from the Dormant Assets Scheme, to help them grow stronger and face future challenges.
Climate Action Fund - Food Systems
Climate Action Fund – Food Systems supports projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.
Support
Explore articles that can help you get ready to apply, prepare your application and manage your funding when you are awarded.
Preparing your application
Get guidance for what you need to know or prepare to apply.
Guide to checks we do on your information
Read about the checks we do when you apply for funding.
Promoting your project
Guidance about how to promote your funded project. You'll find out how to share your funding news on social media, with local media and politicians.
Managing funding up to £20,000
Read guidance about how to manage a project with funding with up to £20,000.
Managing funding over £20,001
Read guidance about how to manage a project with funding over £20,001.
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