Supporting Communities’ Funding Service informs community groups in Northern Ireland about the most up-to-date and relevant funding sources and provides guidance on the overall fundraising process.

For funding support, please fill in our Funding Enquiry Form online. This is a free service for Housing Community Network members and £35 for non-members.

Please note that our funding support service is currently available only in Northern Ireland.

Most Recent Funding News

Our Funding Service includes the following:

• Our Community Funding Bulletin, which provides details of charitable trusts, foundations, statutory organisations and European Sources and their regular funding programmes.
  

• Online Funding News - follow us on social media or check in with our stream of the latest funding opportunities online.
  

• Regular Funding Clinics provide community groups with one-to-one specialist funding support and guidance. These sessions are free to Housing Community Network members; the cost to non-members is £50.
  

• A How to Apply for Funding info sheet, as part of our ‘How To Series’, provides information on accessing Council, Trust and Lottery Support.
  

• Tailored Training Courses address the needs of groups and individuals, helping them plan their fundraising strategy and succeed with funders.
  

• Access to GrantFinder, Europe's leading grants and policy information service featuring over 8,000 continuously updated funding opportunities. If you have an idea for a project in your area, contact us to conduct a funding search, and we’ll produce a report detailing available funding for your project.