New Community Infrastructure Fund for NI to Launch in Autumn 2025
/The Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons, has announced a new funding programme for community buildings used by voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland.
The pilot scheme will provide around £4 million in capital funding to enable organisations to refurbish buildings such as church halls, village halls, Orange halls, and sports clubs.
Funding is intended for essential works such as repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, disability access improvements and other minor capital works.
Examples of eligible projects include:
Repairs.
Heating upgrades.
Disability access improvements.
Internal refurbishments.
It is anticipated that projects will begin in the 2026/27 financial year.
The Fund is expected to open to Expressions of Interest in Autumn 2025. Further details on the eligibility criteria and application process for funding under the programme will be provided when they become available.
