VE DAY 80 – Grant Funding

Re-opening for a 2nd round for applications for the VE Day Commemoration Fund 2025

Ards and North Down Borough Council are re-opening the funding scheme for local constituted community and voluntary groups who may wish to run a community event in the Borough for VE Day 80 years commemoration. The maximum amount that can be applied for is £1,000.00

Small local community events that mark the commemoration of VE Day must take place

between Saturday 3rd May and Monday 12 May 2025.

Funding Stream - VE Day Commemoration Fund 2025

Open date and time - Thursday 10th April 2025 at 9am

Closing date and time - Thursday 24th April 2025 at 12 noon

Applications and guidance available at https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/grants

Commemoration/Celebration Packs will also be available - These packs will be available for those who did not qualify for the grants scheme, but who wish to hold Street parties / Tea parties in their local neighbourhood or village. Celebration packs will be allocated on a first come first serve basis until the scheme is depleted. If you wish to apply for a pack, please contact Esther or Sharon at cdadmin@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk