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Belfast Stories is supporting communities to tell their stories ahead of the landmark public space, visitor experience and creative hub opening in 2030.
Small grants of up to £10,000 and project grants of up to £30,000 are available.
There are 10 grants of up to £10,000 available.
This grant is to support cultural heritage projects and is an investment in both an organisation and individuals within it.
The organisation will be supported to explore cultural identity and expression as a community of place, practice or interest through a story-based initiative.
The grant can be used for project management, engagement activities, project planning and delivery.
In addition to the grant funding, a nominated individual (or individuals) within the organisation will be given an opportunity to develop skills according to their needs.
There are five grants of up to £30,000 available.
This grant is to support cultural heritage projects and is an investment in both an organisation and individuals within it.
The organisation will be supported to explore cultural identity and expression as a community of place, practice or interest through a story-based initiative.
The grant can be used for project management, engagement activities, project planning and delivery.
In addition to the grant funding, a nominated individual (or individuals) within the organisation will be given an opportunity to develop skills according to their needs.
Projects under this strand are required to also include a creative partnership between a community-based organisation and a culture or arts organisation, or individual artist or collective of artists. A lead partner must be identified for the purposes of acting as the grant recipient.
Projects are expected to explore cultural identity and expression through a story-based initiative that also includes a creative response or output.
Grants are open to not-for-profit Belfast-based community groups and cultural organisations which have been formally constituted and have a bank account in their name. Applications from collaborating groups are welcome, but there must be a lead applicant responsible for managing the grant. Funded projects must be delivered in Belfast.
For an application and guidelines, email [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Thursday 14 April 2026 at 4pm.
We have events planned across the city and online to provide more information and guidance to applicants. To register for any of the events, email [email protected].
Duncairn Arts Centre, BT14 6BP on Wednesday 25 February at 10am
Spectrum Centre, BT13 3AB on Wednesday 25 February at 2pm
An Cultúrlann, BT12 6AH on Thursday 26 February at 10am
Eastside Visitor Centre, BT4 1HH on Thursday 26 February at 2pm
Crescent Arts Centre, BT7 1NH on Wednesday 4 March at 10am
2 Royal Avenue, BT1 1DA on Tuesday 10 March at 11am
Thursday 5 March at 10am. Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams (link opens in new window).
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Facebook - @BelfastStories
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 028 9032 0202 extension 6018
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