Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is offering funding of up to £10,000. Grants are available to support sports clubs to attend high level competitions, deliver coach education programmes or purchase specialised equipment to improve facilities. The funding is intended to support sports clubs to attend high level competitions, deliver coach education programmes or purchase specialised equipment to improve facilities.

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is offering funding of up to £1,000. Grants are available for community groups in Antrim and Newtownabbey to set up or to develop their services, and to support associated insurance and administration costs. The funding is intended to support constituted community, voluntary and charitable groups with initial set up costs and insurance, or to deliver a small activity within the community.

No deadline is stated

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is offering funding of up to £15,000. Grants are available to governing bodies and sports clubs for events that can both promote and enhance sport and its development within Antrim and Newtownabbey. The funding is intended to support governing bodies and sports clubs with local, national and international events taking place in Antrim and Newtownabbey to bring real economic benefits and raise the profile of the Borough and/or facilities.

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Ards and North Down Borough Council is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available for sports clubs and organisations to promote sports in the Ards and North Down Borough and encourage long term involvement in sport. The funding is intended to promote and encourage life-long involvement in sport and to create, nurture and develop the sporting community within the Ards and North Down Borough.

No deadline is stated

Groundwork UK offers grants of up to £10,000 for community and environmental projects. Open to community groups within 10 miles of the Aughrim landfill site. Funding supports improvements to public amenities, community facilities, sports facilities, play areas, cycle paths and environmental initiatives. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is offering funding of up to £1,500. Grants are available to support Good Relations community projects in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area. The funding is intended to support projects that develop positive relationships between people of differing religious beliefs, political opinions and racial backgrounds in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.

No deadline is stated

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is offering funding of up to £1,000. Grants are available for local sporting and community organisations in the Causeway Coast and Glens area to promote positive mental health through physical and mental wellbeing activities.

No deadline is stated

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is offering funding of up to £1,000. Grants are available to support, promote and develop community safety initiatives in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area. The funding is intended to provide organisations with support for projects or events that will help prevent, reduce or address crime and help people feel safer in their own communities.

Deadline: 29 January 2027

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is offering funding of up to £400. Grants are available for local sport clubs, individuals and National Governing Bodies to develop sport in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.

No deadline is stated

NI Community Relations Council is offering funding of up to £10,000. Grants are available to help voluntary and community groups in Northern Ireland develop their capacity to engage in community relations work. The funding is intended to help community and voluntary groups throughout Northern Ireland develop their capacity to engage in community relations work and to enhance the community relations potential of projects they undertake. Deadline: 15 January 2027.

The National Lottery Community Fund offers grants from £300 to £20,000. Open to voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland. Funding supports organisational development including governance, digital skills, leadership, financial resilience and volunteer management. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is offering funding of up to £2,000. Grants are available to voluntary and community organisations in Fermanagh and Omagh to help identify local need and/or further develop community project ideas. The funding is intended to improve services and facilities, build community capacity, and create positive change, promoting social inclusion in the community.

No deadline is stated

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is offering funding of up to £500. Grants are available to sports teams in Fermanagh and Omagh who have been selected or qualified to compete at the highest level within their sport. The funding is intended to support sports teams that have achieved significant success by being reaching a final, tournament, competition or event following a performance-based selection or qualification process.

No deadline is stated

The Fermanagh Trust is offering funding of up to £3,000. Grants are available to voluntary and community groups working to improve and promote the wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and socially excluded in Fermanagh communities. The funding is intended to support local organisations in Fermanagh and the surrounding area engaged in social and community development work to enhance living conditions.

No deadline is stated

The Gallaher Trust is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available to charities and not-for-profit organisations for projects that create jobs, develop skills and support disadvantaged adults in the wider Ballymena community. The funding is intended to support projects that align with the Trust's objectives to benefit adults living in Ballymena.

No deadline is stated

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

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council offers grants of up to £1,000 for community and sports organisations. Funding supports activities that improve mental health and wellbeing for local residents. Rolling programme.

Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland offers grants of up to £2,000 for core, project and capital costs. Open to newly registered charities in Northern Ireland. Funding helps organisations establish themselves and support people experiencing poverty, unemployment, disability or mental ill health. Rolling programme until funds are exhausted.

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 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

Lisburn City Council is offering funding of up to £1,000. Funding in the form of a bursary is available in Lisburn and Castlereagh to improve the sustainability of the local voluntary and community sector by supporting the development of its members. The funding is intended to assist local individuals/members of groups at grass roots level to: Increase participation opportunities in sport, music, language and/or culture activities.

No deadline is stated

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is offering funding of up to £2,000. Grants are available to local groups in Mid and East Antrim for organising community festivals. The funding is intended to achieve several objectives, including supporting the community and voluntary sector in addressing equality, poverty and social exclusion, as well as promoting cultural expression and enhancing community relations. Deadline: 31 January 2027.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is offering funding of up to £25,000. Grants are available to local groups in Mid and East Antrim for organising community events. The funding is intended support community groups in providing events and festivals, allowing them to become more sustainable, attract more visitors and tourists, and support the local economy. Deadline: 31 March 2027.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is offering discretionary funding. Grants are available to local groups in Mid and East Antrim to support the delivery of community-based projects and activities. The funding is intended to provide financial support through a range of grant categories for constituted voluntary and community groups undertaking projects which are of benefit to local people.

Deadline: 31 March 2027

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

The National Lottery Community Fund offers grants from £300 to £20,000 for project, core and capital costs. Open to charities, schools, community groups, CICs and local authorities. Funding supports stronger communities, improved local spaces, early intervention and cost-of-living support. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

National Lottery Community Fund - Northern Ireland is offering funding of up to £20,000. Grants are available to voluntary, community and social enterprise groups in Northern Ireland to enable them to develop capacity and adapt to future challenges. The programme is intended to strengthen the work of organisations through Dormant Assets NI funding.

No deadline is stated

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 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 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

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

The National Lottery Community Fund offers grants of up to £500,000 for community-led projects. Open to charities, CICs and community organisations in Northern Ireland. Funding supports projects tackling poverty, disadvantage and discrimination, helping people improve wellbeing, build connections and reach their potential. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Fermanagh Trust offers bursary funding for young people aged 11-18 in Fermanagh. Open to individuals and groups. Funding supports talent development in community service, sport, music and drama. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Ulster Garden Villages is offering funding of up to £1,000,000. Grants are available to charitable organisations for community projects that improve the lives of people across Northern Ireland, with a particular focus on poverty, housing and homelessness, health and wellbeing, and community resilience and cohesion. Ulster Garden Villages (UGV) provides charitable grants to organisations across Northern Ireland to support projects that address significant social needs and improve the lives of local communities.

Deadline: 30 November 2026