Applications for Apex’s Community Spirit Grants (formerly CIF Grants) are now being accepted from individual tenants, community groups and non-profit organisations. Individual Apex tenants can apply for up to £250 to deliver a programme that will bring their community together or address an issue that has been highlighted by tenants. Community groups and non-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £500 towards providing assistance and support to communities in which Apex tenants live.

Scheme details

Individual Apex tenants can apply for up to £250 to deliver a programme that will bring their community together or address an issue that has been highlighted by tenants.

Community groups and non-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £500 towards providing assistance and support to communities in which Apex tenants live.

Applicable criteria to meet include:

Community development – the event will bring the community together
Community led – the proposed event has been developed by a group of tenants or the event will address an issue highlighted by tenants
Community spirit – the event will help improve how tenants feel about where they live or improve the reputation of the area
Legacy/sustainability – the event is part of a long term plan for the area
Benefit to tenants – Apex tenants will directly benefit

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying, please contact their Tenant Participation Officers Mieke Hegarty (for the North West) or Donna Richmond (for Greater Belfast, Enniskillen, Dungannon and Newry areas) on 028 71304800 or email TP@apex.org.uk.

Closing date for completed applications: Friday 17 February 2023