1st - 8th September 2026 - we are doing some work on the funding bulletin area so you may notice it looking a bit strange at times! Bear with us as we hope you'll appreciate the refinements when finished 🙂
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Find funds specific to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
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All funds listed on this page are from third parties. Select the external links and read the information and criteria provided by the funder carefully.
Funds are listed in alphabetical order.
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland - Community FLEX Programme 16159
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for established, registered charities in Northern Ireland with at least one year of annual returns, to support their operations. The funding is intended to support recently established organisations, prioritising charities that assist people in greatest need, such as those living in poverty, the unemployed, and individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges.
No deadline is stated
John Moores Foundation - Northern Ireland 16160
John Moores Foundation is offering funding of up to £5,000. Grants are available to small voluntary groups and organisations for projects that aim to break down barriers among people who are experiencing disadvantage and living in Northern Ireland. The funding is intended to support projects to enable people who are marginalised, as a result of social, educational, physical, economic, cultural, geographical or other disadvantage, to improve their social conditions and quality of life.
No deadline is stated
Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund (Island of Ireland) 16161
Kingspan Group is offering grants that are available to amateur athletes, amateur sports clubs and community sports facilities based on the island of Ireland to support them in achieving their sport development goals. The funding is intended to provide financial support to amateur athletes and sports clubs throughout the island of Ireland, specifically for acquiring equipment, training and essential resources.
No deadline is stated
National Lottery Awards for All - Northern Ireland 16164
National Lottery Community Fund - Northern Ireland is offering funding of up to £20,000. Grants are available for voluntary and community organisations, schools and statutory bodies in Northern Ireland to support projects that improve the lives of local communities, and to help community organisations change and adapt to new and future challenges. The funding is intended to support projects that deliver positive outcomes for local communities and meet at least one of the National Lottery Community Fund's priorities, which are: Bringing people together to build strong relationships in and across communities.
No deadline is stated
National Lottery Community Fund - Strengthening Communities (Northern Ireland) 16165
National Lottery Community Fund - Northern Ireland is offering funding of up to £500,000. Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland for community projects that build community cohesion, with a focus on those experiencing poverty, discrimination and disadvantage, and early intervention. The Fund aims to support community led projects that: Involve people who experience poverty, disadvantage or discrimination.
No deadline is stated
Northern Ireland - Police Property Fund 16150
Northern Ireland Policing Board is offering funding of up to £30,000. Grants are available for local voluntary and community groups for projects which have a real impact on reducing crime, disorder and the fear of crime in Northern Ireland. The funding is intended to support community groups with charitable purposes, as defined by the Charities Act 2008.
Deadline: 12 October 2026
Power NI - Brighter Communities Fund 16162
Power NI is offering funding of up to £1,000. Grants are available to charitable, sports and community organisations in Northern Ireland for equipment purchases or projects and activities that enhance their offering within their local community. The funding is intended to enable community organisations in Northern Ireland to 'shine a little brighter', whether that is through acquiring equipment, a revamp of their space, or providing resources for their service users.
No deadline is stated
Sport Northern Ireland - Creating Opportunities (with Crowdfunding) 16158
National Lottery is offering funding of up to £5,000. Match funding is available to community organisations in Northern Ireland for innovative crowdfunding projects aimed at promoting accessibility and inclusion in sports, coaching, officiating and leadership for traditionally excluded groups. The funding is intended to connect communities across Northern Ireland, increasing participation in sport and physical activity.
Deadline: 29 January 2027