Welcome to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Online Funding Hub.

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council offers financial assistance to eligible organisations who are delivering projects which align with Council's priorities. Details of grants which are currently open or are opening soon are detailed towards the bottom of this page.

Further Information

All applications are to be submitted online using the options below once open for applications. The Applicant Guidance Manuals will be available below once the call opens. Organisations should find all the details they require in these manuals and are encouraged to read these before applying.

Financial Assistance Grants

Grants appearing under the 'Financial Assistance Grants' tab below are only open to community and voluntary sector organisations. Any queries relating to these grants (either Capital or Revenue) should initially be directed to fap@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk or by phoning 07515 607480.

Empty To Occupied

Grants appearing under the 'Empty To Occupied' tab below are only open to owners of long term vacant commercial properties. Any queries relating to these grants should initially be directed to emptytooccupied@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk . A telephone surgery will take place on Thursday 18 March from 11am to 6pm where members of the Regeneration Department can answer your queries by contacting them on T: 028 3831 3618.

Financial Assistance provided by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is assisted through financial support from:

                     

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Grant Name Information Opening Date Submission Deadline Guidance
2b Large Scale Capital Project Fund For large capital works projects where a maximum of 50% of match funding from Council is required. Project delivery should commence after the date of a Letter of Offer and before 31.3.22. Please note this grant programme will close at 12noon on 29th October 2021 or whenever the budget is committed, whichever comes first. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis in the order in which fully completed applications are submitted ie when the application and all essential supporting documentation is provided. 25th January 2021 09:00 Friday, 29/10/2021 @ 12:00 noon
Grant Type Grant Name Opening Deadline Guidance Information
Financial Assistance Grants 1a Seeding Grant 19th April 2021 09:00 Friday, 07/05/2021 @ 12:00 noon Seed funding for new groups in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector constituted within the last 12 months.
Financial Assistance Grants 1b Community Development Grants 19th April 2021 09:00 Friday, 07/05/2021 @ 12:00 noon To fund the delivery of programmes where there are clear community development outcomes or to fund the core running costs of community development-focused organisations.
Financial Assistance Grants 3a Community Events Fund 19th April 2021 09:00 Friday, 07/05/2021 @ 12:00 noon For local small scale community festivals or events.
Financial Assistance Grants 3b Large Event Fund 19th April 2021 09:00 Friday, 07/05/2021 @ 12:00 noon For larger scale events which have value and interest well beyond the local Council area.
Financial Assistance Grants 3c Arts Project Fund 19th April 2021 09:00 Friday, 07/05/2021 @ 12:00 noon To fund the delivery of programmes that develop the skills of communities in a particular art-form and showcase the learning and skills developed.
Financial Assistance Grants 3d International Tourism Event Fund 19th April 2021 09:00 Friday, 07/05/2021 @ 12:00 noon For larger scale events with genuine appeal to the out-of-state visitor and which will generate significant out-of-state tourism revenue and PR for the Borough.
Financial Assistance Grants 4 Good Relations Grants 19th April 2021 09:00 Friday, 07/05/2021 @ 12:00 noon To fund the delivery of programmes that have strong good relations outcomes or to fund the core running costs of good relations-focused organisations.

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

Grant Name Closed Guidance Information
2a Small Scale Capital Projects Fund Friday, 19/02/2021 @ 12:00 noon Grants available to eligible organisations for equipment, technical assistance for a capital project, or small capital projects. Project delivery should commence after the date of a Letter of Offer and be completed before 31.3.22.
2 Capital Projects Grant Friday, 23/10/2015 @ 12:00 noon
5 Rural Linkages Grant Friday, 15/09/2017 @ 12:00 noon
Commemorative Events Grant Friday, 29/01/2021 @ 12:00 noon For local small scale community events or activities to mark the Centenary of the establishment of Northern Ireland
Every Body Active 2020 Small Grant Thursday, 09/05/2019 @ 12:00 noon
7 International Linkages Grant Friday, 29/01/2021 @ 12:00 noon To facilitate organisations in building effective, strong & active international linkages to maximise the benefit to the Borough gained across trade, investment, culture, tourism & best practice learning.
Covid-19 Support Grant Friday, 24/07/2020 @ 12:00 noon To provide financial support to community-led initiatives aimed at providing relief to those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 Community Support Grant Monday, 29/03/2021 @ 13:00 The purpose of this grant is to support the community and voluntary sector response to Covid-19. This short extension to our Covid-19 Community Support Grant 3rd Call is only in respect of applications to Theme A - focusing on improving access to remote learning resources for Primary and Post-Primary school children.
Orchards/Cider Farm Enhancement Financial Assistance Scheme Friday, 17/04/2020 @ 12:00 noon
8 Civic Representation Grant To support individuals within the Council area who will act as effective ambassadors for the Borough in their chosen activity.
Empty to Occupied Expression of Interest Friday, 09/04/2021 @ 12:00 noon