Good Relations Grant
Funds community activities that promote good relations. Constituted groups can apply.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the funder site.
- Amount
- Up to £2,000
- Scope
- Antrim & Newtownabbey
- Deadline
- 26 February 2026
Criteria and guidance
Funding of up to £2,000 is available for projects that promote good relations between people of different religious beliefs, political opinions, and racial groups in line with the T:BUC Strategy. Applications are open from 5 January 2026 until 26 February 2026.
What is funded
Aid Programme 2025-2026 Funding of up to £2000 per application is available to constituted groups for activities which aim to promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion and racial group. All projects MUST contain a substantial good relations element in keeping with the government’s 'Together: Building a United Community' (T:BUC) Strategy, which reflects the Executive’s commitment to improving community relations and continuing the journey towards a more united and shared society.
Download Guidance Notes Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Good Relations Grant Aid Programme Guidance Notes (pdf document). FAQs can be found here: Good Relations Grant FAQs (pdf document).
Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application Important Dates Applications Open: 5 January 2026 Applications Close: 26 February 2026 Grant Information Sessions Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding information sessions in April, July and October to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application. Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book.
Contact Us For help with your application or the online portal, contact the Funding Unit via E. fundingunit@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T.
0300 123 4568. Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Good Relations Grant Aid Programme Guidance Notes (pdf document).
FAQs can be found here: Good Relations Grant FAQs (pdf document). Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding information sessions in April, July and October to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application.
Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book.
Confirm amounts, deadlines, and eligibility on the official page before you apply.
Apply on the funder siteListings are scraped from funder websites and can be incomplete or out of date. Last indexed 3 Oct 2026. Amounts are in pounds sterling (£).