This page will be updated with information and links to funding opportunities as and when they arise.

The fourth call of the Police Property Fund Small Grants Scheme is now open for applications.


This follows three successful Small Grants funding calls awarding almost half a million pounds, and one Large Grants funding call awarding a further £150,000 to community-based projects across Northern Ireland.


Policing Board Chair Brendan Mullan encouraged any organisation that has an idea for a project that fits the bill to apply:


“We’re delighted to be able to launch another call of the Police Property Fund Small Grants Scheme, which gives us an opportunity to support projects that benefit people on a local level.


We’ve seen the real and important impact of previously funded projects in communities across Northern Ireland, with over half a million pounds awarded over the last five years. We look forward to seeing even more positive changes and improved relationships between communities, their police service and their local Policing & Community Safety Partnerships.


Building better communities is everyone’s responsibility – so if you feel like you have a project that fits the criteria, make sure you apply.”

For further information please contact the Board’s Communications office on information@nipolicingboard.org.uk.

Notes to editors

  1. The Board is allowed to provide payments to organisations for charitable purposes under the Police (Property) Regulations 1997. The monies in the Police Property Fund come from assets recovered by PSNI during criminal investigations, and the Scheme is administered by the Board in line with the Police (Property) Regulations NI 1997.
  2. All information on the eligibility criteria for the Police Property Fund Small Grants Scheme and application documentation for Call 4 can be found on the Board’s website: https://www.nipolicingboard.org.uk/police-property-fund
  3. A list of previous successful applicants can be found here: https://www.nipolicingboard.org.uk/police-property-fund
  4. The closing date for this call will be 12 October 2026.

Receive up to £5k in match-funding from Sport NI through crowdfunding

Sport NI’s popular Creating Opportunities crowdfunding programme has reopened for applications.

Sports clubs, charities, voluntary organisations and PTAs can receive up to £5,000 match-funding from Sport NI by setting up their own crowdfunding campaigns to run new programmes to encourage more people to participate in sport and physical activity.

The match-funding can be used to invest in new equipment essential for project delivery, coaching costs, venue hire, coach education or facility upgrades to increase levels of participation, particularly from those traditionally excluded from sport and physical activity.

Find out more: https://www.sportni.net/funding/creating-opportunities/

PEACEPLUS Change maker Funding Programme

Groups or organisations can now register online to be kept updated about the programme or can access support at: The PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme - Co-operation Ireland

A series of ‘Be Ready’ community information events is due to be announced soon - these events will take place across the Programme Area.

Information about the Change Maker Funding Programme is also accessible via the Special EU Programmes Body website at: Change Makers Funds | SEUPB.

For support enquiries our helpdesk is available at changemakers@cooperationireland.org

The Honourable Irish Society is a grant-giving body working for the benefit of County Londonderry.

Charitable Grants

The Society evolved into a self-funding, cross-community charitable organisation many years ago and continues to work today for the benefit of the community in County Londonderry.

We welcome applications from individuals and local organisations – from amateur sports and senior citizens clubs; youth groups; community, residents, workers and health associations to schools and other educational bodies – across the entire County. And, for a limited period, in association with The Clothworkers' Company we can offer grants to charities anywhere in Northern Ireland - see the overview page for conditions.

Funding Programmes

Grants are currently limited to £1000 max for a group; a 3 year rule applies to repeat applications. Further guidelines and examples can be found on our website. Applications are considered by The Grants Committee, meeting 3 times a year, currently in February, June and October. Closing dates for each meeting are normally 5th January, 5th May and 5th September.

In addition we now have a limited amount of funding available for NI charitable projects outside of County Londonderry: £2,000 max size of grant.

Contact

For more details and application forms, please visit the website: www.honourableirishsociety.org.uk

Or write to: The Honourable The Irish Society, 54 Castleroe Road, Coleraine BT51 3RL.

Telephone: 028 7034 4796

Email: office@irishsociety.co.uk

Look at some of our Grant examples and check the Guidelines to see if you believe the Society could help you or your organisation. Or see details of Recent Grants awarded in the News and Events section. Other sources of funding can also be found in the Northern Ireland Trust Group's Voluntary Action Handbook.

Please follow this link to the website http://www.honourableirishsociety.org.uk


Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland - Community Grants Programme

The funding is intended to support the day-to-day activities of charitable organisations, and new or existing projects. The programme can also support charities in adapting their services to meet the changing needs of communities.

For more information please go to - https://www.halifaxfoundationni.org/programmes/community-grant-programme

Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership Programme

Building the Community Pharmacy Partnership funding is open to constituted community/voluntary organisations and community pharmacies based in Northern Ireland. Projects must be a partnership between a community/voluntary organisation and a community pharmacy. Either can be the lead applicant but both partners must be named in the application form.

For more information please go to - https://www.cdhn.org/bcpp-funding-criteria

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust’s UK Grant Programmes

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is for projects involving removing problems through radical solutions, and not simply about making problems easier to live. Generally, the Trust funds work that is about addressing the root causes of problems rather than delivering services or alleviating immediate needs and recognises that change can take many years to achieve. As a result, the Trust is willing to take the long view and to take risks.

For more information please go to - ​​https://jrct.org.uk/what-we-fund

Charles Hayward Foundation

The Charles Hayward Foundation (registered charities only) provide both Main Grants (up to £25,000 a year for 1-3 years and Small Grants (up to £7000). Main grants cover Social & Criminal Justice, Heritage & Conservation and Overseas work. Small grants cover Social & Criminal Justice, Heritage & Conservation and Older People.

For more information please go to - http://www.charleshaywardfoundation.org.uk/


National Lottery: Community Fund - Bringing People Together

The programme seeks to fund ideas that enable communities to thrive by creating the conditions, infrastructure and social fabric that enable better and longer lasting ways of bringing people and communities together.

For more information please go to - https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/bringing-people-together



National Lottery: Awards for All - Northern Ireland

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.

  • Bringing people together and building strong relationships in and across communities.
  • Improving the places and spaces that matter to communities.
  • Enabling more people to fulfil their potential by working to address issues at the earliest possible stage.

For more information please go to - https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/awards-for-all-northern-ireland