The Housing Executive is calling for entries to the 2016 Rural Community Awards. The awards aim to improve community spirit within rural neighbourhoods. There is a prize fund of £4,000 on offer, with four prizes of £1,000 being awarded to help and support those communities working to improve their respective area.
From March 2016, the Santander Foundation will be known as the Discovery Foundation. The change in name has been chosen to reflect the important role it will play in Santander UK's new flagship community programme The Discovery Project, which aims to help disadvantaged people gain the confidence needed to make the most of their future.
Read MoreThe deadline for applications has now been extended to Monday 14th March 2016 at 5pm
Find out more and get the application form here
http://linkinggenerationsni.com/uncategorized/celebrating-age-2016-small-grant-scheme/
Read MoreCommunity Funding Bulletin for March 2016
Read MoreGrants will aim to fund projects that are tackling one of five key rural issues:
Eligbible organisations:
-Community Interest Companies
-Companies limited by guarantee
-Charities
-Not for profit organisations
-Social enterprises
-Unincorporated associations
Grants of £50,000 over 3 years are available
Further details may be published when the fund opens for application in early March 2016.
For further information:
http://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/
One off grants of up to £2,500 for organisations, schools, youth groups etc specifically for holidays or outings for children under the age of 13 who are disabled or who live in areas of high deprivation.
Read MoreThe Minority Ethnic Development Fund (MEDF) provides support for voluntary and community organisations working with minority ethnic people and groups. The aim of the Fund is to assist minority ethnic and local community organisations to promote good relations between people of different ethnic backgrounds and the building of community cohesion, and promotion of integration.
How to apply
Guidance notes for applicants and application forms, which explain the tiers and the criteria for funding in more detail, are available at the following link: www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/articles/racial-equality
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 2pm on 8 March 2016.
The Fund has allocated a small budget to help community groups run summer play schemes for disadvantaged communities. Some priority will be given to projects which show they are inclusive of children from refugee families, and show BME involvement.
Trustees look to fund:
Applications are accepted from voluntary agencies with an income of less than £150,000. Trustees will accept applications from across the UK.
Applications must be received by Friday May 20th 2016
For further information - www.hildencharitablefund.org.uk
Are you interested in future funding opportunities? If so this event will give you a chance to chat to lots of different funding bodies.
Read MoreAwards for all giving groups a quick and easy way to get small Lottery grants of between £500 and £10,000
Read MoreCauseway Coast & Glens Local Action Group announced that they will be holding FREE Information Sessions on NEW £7.87m funding available through the LEADER element of the NI Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
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Lloyds Bank Foundation for Northern Ireland which has contributed £33.8m to the Voluntary and Community sector over the past 30 years has been re-named the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland.
Read MoreDownload your copy of all the latest funding opportunities available.
Community Funding Bulletin - November 2015 (.pdf opens in a new window)
Supporting Communities promotes best practice in Community Participation in Northern Ireland through a 'grassroots' approach to Community Development, providing tailored support, advice, information and training to new and existing Community Groups, Statutory and Voluntary Organisations
Join us at this online Four Nations event!
Book a session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.
South Region area groups are invited to book a one-to-one funding support session with our Funding and Social Value Officer.
Company registration number: NI 026765
HMRC Charity registration number: XR27102
Northern Ireland Charity Commission Number: NIC100005
