Rural community organisations across Northern Ireland and the border counties are invited to apply for the new Maximising Community Space (MCS) programme.

The programme will support 40 organisations to make better use of existing community spaces, helping them expand activities, increase participation, and strengthen local connections.

Successful groups will receive:

Accredited training and mentoring support
Networking and study visit opportunities
Up to £10,000/€10,000 activity support

Maximising Community Space is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The programme is being delivered by Rural Action in partnership with Irish Rural Link and the Northern Ireland Rural Women’s Network (NIRWN).

📅 Closing date for Expressions of Interest: Friday 19th June 2026.

For further information and application details visit Maximising Community Space - Rural Action

📧 MCS@ruralaction.co
📞 +44 (0)28 8648 0900