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Grants and funding

  • Funding support for groups

    We give grants and funding to various types of organisation in Belfast. You should check that your organisation is eligible to apply to the grant that you are interested in.

    Grants through the Central Grants Unit

    If you are receiving funding for a current project or programme through the Central Grants Unit (CGU) and you would like to complete a monitoring form or access your information, go to our Online Funding Hub (link opens in new window).

  • Grants and funding open for applications

    Grant                  Funding information Closing date
    Sandy Row Revitalisation Grant Scheme

    The Sandy Row Revitalisation Grant Scheme aims to support existing, independent retail businesses in the Sandy Row boundary area by providing funding for physical improvements ahead of the planned Department for Communities Grosvenor Road and Sandy Row Public Realm Improvement Scheme.

    Monday 30 June 2025, or when all funds are allocated.
    Small grants
    • Support for Sport: Large Development
    • Support for Sport: Sporting Individual

    To access details about these grants and guidance notes, go to our Online Funding Hub (link opens in new window).

    We will be hosting online information sessions about these grants. We will publish the dates, times, and how to register, on this page once details are confirmed.

    Friday 4 July 2025 at 12 noon
    Vacant to Vibrant scheme This capital grant scheme aims to incentivise property owners and potential occupiers to bring vacant spaces back into use. 

    Grants for properties in neighbourhoods and along main routes into Belfast are available, until funding is fully allocated. 

    The scheme is closed to applications for properties in Belfast city centre.

  • Grants and funding closed to applications

    There are currently no grants or funding that have been closed or suspended in the last two weeks.

Central Grants Unit

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