Closing date 12/05/2025

Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations in Northern Ireland that support refugees and asylum seekers, people experiencing domestic abuse and those leaving the criminal justice system.

The fund aims to support:

Refugees and people seeking asylum.
People experiencing domestic abuse.
People leaving the criminal justice system.

Grants of between £30,000 and £50,000 per year for up to three years are available (maximum grant of £150,000).

It is anticipated that 8 to 10 awards will be made.

Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations in Northern Ireland.

Funding is intended for organisations working in one or more of the following areas:

People Leaving the Criminal Justice System

Impact on services:
Systems and policy change:

Refugees and People Seeking Asylum

Impact on services:
Systems and policy change:

People Experiencing Domestic Abuse

Impact on services:
Systems and policy change:

Priority will be given to services that are:

Informed by lived experience and evidence.
Holistic
Person centred.
Relational.
Focused on lasting impact.
Focused on improving systems.

Any associated costs, including core costs, are eligible for funding, provided organisations clearly outline how these costs support work that meets the fund criteria and priorities.

There is a two-stage application process:

Stage One: Initial applications must be submitted by 12 May 2025 (13:00).
Stage Two: Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to present to a panel early to mid-June 2025.

Guidance and an online application form are available from the Community Foundation Northern Ireland website.

Contact the Community Foundation Northern Ireland for further information.

Thriving Futures Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland