Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
18 open grantsCovers Newry, Downpatrick, Newcastle, Kilkeel, Warrenpoint, and Ballynahinch. Population 182,074 (2021 Census).
No borough-specific calls are currently open for Newry Mourne & Down. Active pan-Northern Ireland, National Lottery, and Sport NI opportunities that groups in this district can apply for are listed below.
Pan-NI and national funds
Community Relations Council
150 days leftCR/CD Small Grants Scheme- Amount
- Up to £10,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group, Charity
CommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
Rolling NI-wide Community Relations / Cultural Diversity grants of up to £10,000 (typical awards £2,000–£5,000) for constituted community and voluntary groups. Projects must have a clear good relations purpose addressing sectarianism and/or racism. The 2026/27 scheme closes 15 January 2027; activity must be complete by 31 March 2027. Apply via the Community Relations Council.
Sport NI
225 days leftSport NI Small Grants (Creating Opportunities)- Amount
- Up to £5,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
SportsCoachingCommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
NI-wide small grants / match-funding for inclusive sport and physical activity. Sport NI pledges 65% of a Crowdfunder campaign up to £5,000. Open to CASC-registered clubs, sports clubs, community groups and registered charities. Phase 3 activity must complete by 31 March 2027.
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
RollingArts Council NI Small Grants Programme- Amount
- £500 – £5,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
Small grants of £500–£5,000 for constituted community, voluntary and arts organisations in Northern Ireland to increase participation and access to the arts. Funded by the Department for Communities. Apply online via Arts Council NI; confirm the current call dates in the programme guidance.
Cash for Kids
RollingCash for Kids Impact Grants- Amount
- £1,000 – £3,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Charity, Community Group
CommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
Grants typically £1,000–£3,000 (larger or smaller amounts considered) for charities, community groups and grassroots organisations in Northern Ireland supporting children and young people up to 18 affected by poverty, illness, neglect or additional needs. Apply via Cool FM / Downtown Cash for Kids. Local boards meet several times a year.
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
RollingCOLLABORATE- Amount
- Up to £20,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityCriteria & guidance notes▾
Grants of up to £20,000 for up to two years for two or more charities coming together to tackle a social issue at local level across Northern Ireland.
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
RollingCommunity FLEX- Amount
- Up to £10,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Charity, Community Group
CommunityCriteria & guidance notes▾
Rolling 12-month NI-wide grants of up to £10,000 for registered charities with annual income of £500,000 or less supporting people in greatest need. May close if the annual budget is allocated.
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
RollingEMPOWER- Amount
- Up to £20,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityCriteria & guidance notes▾
Grants of up to £20,000 for up to two years for infrastructure charities that support voluntary and community groups across Northern Ireland.
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
RollingIGNITE- Amount
- Up to £2,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Charity, Community Group
CommunityCriteria & guidance notes▾
Rolling seeding grants of up to £2,000 for newly registered charities in Northern Ireland to cover start-up costs.
Northern Ireland Sports Forum
RollingKingspan Kickstart Sports Fund 2026- Amount
- Amount on request
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
SportsCriteria & guidance notes▾
Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund Amateur athletes and sports clubs across Ireland are encouraged to apply for the Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund, designed to support aspiring athletes in achieving their goals. With a proud history of fostering sports development through partnerships like RC Toulon, Uruguay Rugby and Cavan GAA, Kingspan is committed to providing a platform for grassroots athletes, local sports clubs, and community facilities. The fund runs quarterly, with selections taking place at the end of Q1 and Q2, offering financial assistance for essential needs such as equipment, training, and other resources. Who Can Apply? The Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund is open to individuals and organisations across the Island of Ireland, including both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We welcome applications from all communities, aiming to support grassroots sports, emerging talent, & impactful sporting initiatives that align with our values throughout Ireland. The financial support is flexible and intended to cover essential needs such as: Training equipment and performance gear. Coaching, nutrition, or sports science support. Travel and accommodation expenses for competitions. Facility improvements or necessary resources for clubs. Individuals: Funding typically starts from €1,000 Organisations/Clubs: Funding typically starts from €2,500 Note: Higher amounts may be awarded at our discretion for applicants who can demonstrate significant brand coverage opportunities or exceptional partnership value Full Details: Kickstart Sports Fund 2026 | Kingspan Group
The National Lottery Community Fund
RollingNational Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland- Amount
- £300 – £20,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
Rolling NI-wide grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects lasting up to two years that bring people together and improve communities. Open to constituted community groups, registered charities and CICs. Decision typically within 12 weeks.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
RollingNational Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000- Amount
- £10,000 – £250,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityCriteria & guidance notes▾
Rolling grants of £10,000–£250,000 for not-for-profit heritage projects in Northern Ireland, including community heritage, places, nature and collections. No deadline; optional project enquiry before a full application. Apply via The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Confirm eligibility on the official guidance.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
RollingNIHE Community Safety Grants- Amount
- Up to £5,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityCriteria & guidance notes▾
Discretionary NI-wide Community Safety funding for constituted groups addressing safety issues on Housing Executive estates. Awards follow Building Safer Communities Together 2025–2030: building community confidence, local solutions, tackling anti-social behaviour, crime and fear of crime. Capital/building works are ineligible. Apply via the Community Safety Funding form.
Special EU Programmes Body
RollingPEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme- Amount
- Up to £86,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
People-to-people grants of up to €100,000 (about £86,000) for community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland and the border region. Supports cross-community and cross-border projects under PEACEPLUS themes 1 and 6. Managed by SEUPB and delivered by Pobal, with support from Co-operation Ireland, Rural Action and East Border Region. Match-funding in NI is from the Department for Communities. Funding runs until 2027 with multiple application rounds; the call reopens later in 2026. Confirm dates and apply via the PEACEPLUS portal.
The National Lottery Community Fund
RollingPeople and Communities (Strengthening Communities)- Amount
- £20,001 – £500,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
Larger NI-wide People and Communities programme (published as Strengthening Communities) for community-led projects tackling poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. Grants from £20,001 to £500,000. Open to applications; decision in around 16 weeks.
Northern Ireland Sports Forum
RollingSmall Eco Awards- Amount
- £300 – £20,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
SportsCommunityCriteria & guidance notes▾
Small Eco Awards Project location: Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales Amount: £300 to £20,000 A decision in: 12 weeks The climate and nature emergency affects us all. But local action can make a real difference. We want to fund projects that have environmental sustainability as their main aim. We’ll fund projects that meet at least one of our priorities: help people connect with and care for nature in their area make a positive difference to the environment help people tackle pollution in their communities You can use our funding to: start a new activity or continue an existing one (if it meets our priorities) help your organisation or community (or both) adapt to new challenges run one-off events that have a clear environmental benefit This funding is for projects based in one of the following countries: Northern Ireland Scotland Wales You cannot use the same funding to run projects in more than one country. Full Details: Small Eco Awards | The National Lottery Community Fund
Northern Ireland Sports Forum
RollingSolar PV Support Programme- Amount
- Amount on request
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
SportsCommunityCriteria & guidance notes▾
Through our Solar PV Support Programme, Action Renewables fully fund the installation, maintenance and repair of solar panels for charities, schools, social enterprises and community groups based in Northern Ireland. This will help your organisation save money on electricity bills and protect it against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you can save depends on the current utility rates and the profile of building usage. Our flagship charitable programme aligns with the aim of the UK’s Pathway to Net Zero by increasing the uptake of low-carbon technology, producing low-carbon energy, and reducing the demand for fossil fuels. Installing a solar energy system on your property through the Action Renewables Solar PV Support Programme , will help your organisation save money on electricity bills and protect it against rising electricity rates in the future. How much you can save depends on the current utility rates, and the profile of building usage. As part of our charitable objectives, Action Renewables will assume all installation costs. Action Renewables will retain ownership and responsibility for maintenance and repair during the projected 20-year lifespan. More information can be found here.
Northern Ireland Sports Forum
RollingSportNI Creating Opportunities Phase 3- Amount
- Up to £5,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
SportsCommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
Sport NI Creating Opportunities small grants for inclusive sport and physical activity across Northern Ireland, listed by the NI Sports Forum.
Community Foundation NI
RollingThe Randal Foundation Small Grant- Amount
- Up to £3,000
- Scope
- All Northern Ireland
- Match
- No match specified
- Eligible
- Community Group
CommunityYouthCriteria & guidance notes▾
Rolling NI-wide grants of up to £3,000 for grassroots activity that saves or significantly improves lives. Priorities: poverty alleviation and support for women and children at risk of immediate harm.