Small Grants Scheme
The Small Grant Scheme is now open for applications until 17th September 2024, offering another exciting opportunity to apply for funding for projects aimed at revitalising shared greenspaces benefitting the community and the environment. Since 2014, the funding stream has supported local community volunteers focused on environmental action.
This grant scheme seeks to:
- Increase civic pride and improve the quality of the local environment through the creation of quality shared spaces.
- Transform underused spaces into vibrant and valued community places by adding habitats and increasing access to visitors.
- Deliver actions and projects in line with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful's Strategic Plan
- Improve the health and wellbeing of communities whilst helping to improve and/or maintain public spaces.
- Improve the quality of the local environment by reducing littering and dog fouling through community action.
- Support environmentally focused actions that help support people impacted by reduced contact with society.
How to Apply
It's time to start working on your application! To prepare for applying to the Small Grants Scheme 2024/25, read the Guidance Notes and FAQs linked below. This will help you submit a strong application. Apply here!
Support
Connecting Communities events took place across our 9 partner council areas throughout August and September. The Live Here Love Here team offered advice and support on applying to the Small Grant Scheme. It is highly recommended that if you didn't attend an in person event, you should sign up for the online event. This is a unique chance to ask questions about applying for funding.
We are unable to respond to phonecalls at this time. Please refer to Guidance Notes & FAQs and sign-up to a support event or online webinar.
The 2023 Scheme
The Small Grants Scheme for the year 2023-24 saw an impressive number of applications, totaling 454. This includes an encouraging 249 new applicants showing interest in the scheme and in environmental and community development. This year was particularly successful, with a significant 89 projects completing their grant project. The total investment allocated amounted to a whooping £113,760! Check out some previous projects:
Tynedale Residents Association
Acknowledgments
The Small Grants Scheme is funded by 9 local councils and Northern Ireland Housing Executive and supported by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs.
