Welcome to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Online Funding Hub.

To date Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councils have allocated hundreds of grants to local groups.

Grants are available for qualifying groups throughout the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.

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Please note that applying for a grant is a competitive process and awards are subject to the availability of funds and may be subject to change.

As a condition of award of grant, all applicants names and contact details will be detailed on Committee reports correspondence which will be accessible to the public

Community Development & Festivals Grants 2021-22 - Closed.

Northern Ireland Centenary Events Fund 2021 - Open from 12noon on Monday 11 January 2021 and will close on Friday 19 February at 4pm. Please note this grant should be applied for under the Special Event Grant.

Covid-19 Community Fund Tranche 2 - Open from 12noon on Monday 2 November 2020 and will close when all available funds have been allocated. Applications will be assessed on a fortnightly basis beginning on Monday 16 November.

 

Community Grants 20-21 - 2nd Call Open Now - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Community Development and Festivals Grants for the period 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021 are now open for a 2nd call .  Applications will close on Friday 27 March 2020 at 4pm.

Community Small Grants 20-21 - OPEN

Small Seeding and/or Insurance and Small Activity and/or Insurance Grants for 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2021 are now open for applications on a rolling basis. This grant programme will close for applications for 20-21 on Friday 29 January 2021.

If your organisation is applying for a grant, particularly for the first time, you should contact a member of the Community Development Team on 028 90340061 / 028 90340024.

Please note you should apply a minimum of 8 weeks before your event / insurance renewal date.

Good Relations - 2020 - 2021

Good Relations Grant Aid 2020/2021 is now open for applications, subject to funding.  All activity funded must be complaint with current government measures and guidance in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have any queries please contact Good Relations on 028 9034 0100.

Leisure Grants Programme 20/21 - CURRENTLY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to the current circumstances with the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic we are postponing the opening of our leisure grants which were due to open on 1st April. An update will be provided in due course.

If you have any queries, please contact leisure grants team on leisuregrants@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk 
 
 

Arts Groups and Arts for Individuals Grants Programme

Arts grants for Groups and Individuals are now open for the current financial year.  

From 1 April 2018 these grants will be subject to new guidance notes and grant conditions.

 

Heritage Groups and Heritage Individuals Grants Programme

Heritage Groups and Heritage Individuals are now open for the current financial year. 

From 1 April 2018 these grants will be subject to new guidance notes and grant conditions.

 

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Grant Name Information Opening Date Submission Deadline Guidance
Small Grants - Seeding and/or Insurance Open for financial year 2020/21 2nd March 2020 09:00 Sunday, 31/01/2021 @ 16:00
Small Grants - Activity and/or Insurance Open for financial year 2020/21 2nd March 2020 09:00 Sunday, 31/01/2021 @ 16:00
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Grant Name Opening Date Submission Deadline Guidance
Covid-19 Community Fund Tranche 2 2nd November 2020 12:00 Ongoing
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Grant Name Information Opening Date Submission Deadline Guidance
Special Event Grant (NI Centenary Events Fund 2021) NI Centenary Events Fund 2021 11th January 2021 12:00 Friday, 19/02/2021 @ 16:00

Please note: Guidance notes for grants may change when they are re-opened.

Grant Name Closed Guidance Information
Community Festival Fund Friday, 11/12/2020 @ 16:00
Premises Friday, 11/12/2020 @ 16:00
Community Outreach and Involvement Friday, 11/12/2020 @ 16:00
Summer Scheme Friday, 11/12/2020 @ 16:00
Technical Assistance Friday, 11/12/2020 @ 16:00
Insurance Friday, 11/12/2020 @ 16:00 Insurance can only be applied for along with community outreach and involvement, summer scheme and technical assistance.
Good Relations Thursday, 31/12/2020 @ 16:00
Summer Intervention Monday, 27/05/2019 @ 16:00
Every Body Active (EBA) Small Grants Saturday, 31/08/2019 @ 23:59 The Every Body Active Grant is available to local organisations that can both promote and participation in physical activity and its development within the Borough. Council will consider up to 100% funding of total eligible costs up to a maximum of £1,000 To be eligible for this Grant your project must meet the following criteria: a) Project must take place within the Borough. b) Grants will be open to online applications from: Not for profit, Community and Voluntary Organisations who are delivering activities aligned to the established outcomes of the Council’s Community plan; Sports Clubs; Parent and Teacher organisations. c) Activities planned and delivered must be a recognised Sport NI sport or physical activity. d) Beneficiaries must be residents in N.I. e) Applications must be submitted online Project priorities: Priority will be given to project which aims to increase participation among traditionally underrepresented groups which include: o Women & girls o People with a disability
Capital Grants for Sports Clubs Saturday, 30/11/2019 @ 23:59 The Capital Grants are available to local Sports Clubs that apply for funding for the development of new facilities or the enhancement of existing facilities that meet evidenced based need. These conditions should be read in conjunction with the Standard Terms and Conditions for all Leisure Grants.
Sports Events Grant Saturday, 30/11/2019 @ 23:59 The Events Grant category is open to applications from Governing Bodies and Sports Clubs for events that can both promote and enhance sport and its development within the Borough and also bring real economic benefits and raise the profile of the Borough and/or facilities. These conditions should be read in conjunction with the Standard Terms and Conditions for all Leisure Grants.
Defibrillator Grant Saturday, 30/11/2019 @ 23:59 The Defibrillator Grant category is available for local Sports Clubs/Community groups who wish to apply for funding towards the purchase of a defibirillator and associated security casing where applicable. These conditions should be read in conjunction with the Standard terms and Conditions for all Leisure Grants.
Fitness Suite Gold Card Saturday, 30/11/2019 @ 23:59 Successful applications to this scheme will be entitled to 12 months MORE Membership allowing fitness suite, pool and health suite use at council Leisure centres within the Borough. These conditions should be read in conjunction with the Standard terms and Conditions for all Leisure Grants.
Grant to Clubs Saturday, 30/11/2019 @ 23:59 The Grant to Clubs category is available to support Sports Clubs who can clearly demonstrate their potential perform at a high level within their respective sports or who aspire to develop within their sport. There are three strands available: 1. Education and Competition: (up to £1,000) 2. Specialist Equipment with a lifespan exceeding 5 years: (up to £7,500)* 3. Facility improvement: for applicants that wish to improve performance and increase participation levels or capacity through minor improvements to facilities. (up to £10,000)* 4. Applications to strands 2 or 3 will only be accepted from a club every 2 years. 5. Applicants can apply annually under strand 1. These conditions should be read in conjunction with the Standard Terms and Conditions for all Leisure Grants.
Grants to Coaches and Officials Saturday, 30/11/2019 @ 23:59 The Grant to Coaches & Officials category is available to support aspiring Coaches who can demonstrate potential to coach or officiate at a higher level in their own sport and develop aspiring elite athletes/ teams. These conditions should be read in conjunction with the Standard Terms and Conditions for all Leisure Grants.
Grants to Athletes Saturday, 30/11/2019 @ 23:59 The Grant to Athletes category is available to Elite and aspiring high performers who can demonstrate that they are competing (or have the potential to compete) at the highest level in their sport. These conditions should be read in conjunction with the Standard Terms and Conditions for all Leisure Grants.
Arts Groups Tuesday, 31/03/2020 @ 12:00 noon
Heritage Groups Sunday, 31/03/2019 @ 12:00 noon
Arts Individuals Tuesday, 31/03/2020 @ 12:00 noon
Heritage Individuals Sunday, 31/03/2019 @ 12:00 noon
The Somme Commemoration Events Fund Wednesday, 13/04/2016 @ 17:00
Her Majesty The Queens 90th Birthday Celebration Events Fund Friday, 04/03/2016 @ 16:00 Event
Support In Kind Sunday, 23/06/2019 @ 16:00
VE Day Grant Friday, 10/04/2020 @ 16:00 Event