Small Grants Scheme
Make a BIG difference with a Small Grant!
Applications for the 2025–26 Small Grants Scheme are now open. The scheme supports community groups, schools, not-for-profit organisations, and unconstituted groups.
Grants are available from £500 to £3000 to develop environmental improvement projects for the benefit of the wider community.
Please read the Guidance Notes & FAQs before submitting your application.
Applications close on Monday 18th August 2025
This grant supports projects that:
- Increase civic pride and enhance the quality of local green spaces
- Transform underused areas into vibrant, valued community spaces
- Improve community health and wellbeing through the enhancement of public spaces
- Promote environmentally focused actions and boost local biodiversity
Previously Funded Projects
The Small Grants Scheme 2024–25 successfully supported 115 groups across Northern Ireland, helping them deliver a wide range of local environmental projects with a total investment of £196,342.
The scheme attracted an impressive 378 applications and achieved a 94% project completion rate. Funded projects included the transformation of community gardens, food-growing projects, litter-picking campaigns, biodiversity recovery efforts, and many more creative ways to green up local areas.
The 2024/25 Scheme was funded by 9 local councils and Northern Ireland Housing Executive and supported by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs.
Take a look at some amazing projects from the Live Here Love Here Small Grant Scheme!