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

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council offers financial assistance to eligible groups in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Our support seeks to help such groups who can provide services that are aligned to Council priorities for:-

Capital Project Grants 2020-21

The Large Capital Project Fund 2020-21 opened for applications on Tuesday 1st September 2020 for large capital projects commencing before 31st March 2021 (note: projects should not commence before a Letter of Offer from Council is issued). The call remained open until noon on 31st October 2020.

The Small Scale Capital Project Fund 2020-21 opened for applications on Tuesday 1st September 2020 for small capital projects, technical assistance for a capital project, or the purchase of equipment. Projects must be fully delivered before 31st March 2021 (note: projects should not commence before a Letter of Offer from Council is issued). The call closed at noon on 2nd October 2020.

Revenue Grants 2020-21 - Covid-19 Community Support Grants 2nd Call (Connectivity)

A second call for Covid-19 Community Support Grants opens on Monday 9th November 2020 and will close for applications on Friday 27th November at 12 noon. Applicants should note the following:

  • applications to this programme should only be for projects which seek to improve connectivity among those who are isolated as a result of Covid-19
  • maximum grant available is £1,000
  • the project delivery period is 1.1.21-31.3.21
  • applicants must adhere to all PHA guidelines and restrictions in place at the time of project delivery

Applications for events and core running costs will not be eligible in this call.

Revenue Grants 2021-22

Call 1 for Revenue Grants (incl annual core running costs) will open early January 2021. Further details will be povided in due course.

Further Information

All applications are to be submitted online by logging in below.

Any queries for either Capital or Revenue grants should initially be directed to fap@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk or by phoning 07515 607480.

 

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

       

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

Grant Name Closed Guidance Information
1a Seeding Grant Friday, 13/12/2019 @ 12:00 noon Seed funding for new groups in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector constituted within the last 12 months.
1b Community Development Grants Friday, 28/08/2020 @ 12:00 noon To fund the delivery of programmes using a community development approach to focus on the 'recovery' phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. Applications must address one of the three issues of employment, mental health, or financial hardship/poverty.
2a Small Scale Capital Projects Fund Friday, 02/10/2020 @ 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 31.3.21.
2b Large Scale Capital Project Fund Saturday, 31/10/2020 @ 12:00 noon 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 31.3.21.
3b Large Event Fund Friday, 13/12/2019 @ 12:00 noon For larger scale events which have value and interest well beyond the local Council area.
3c Arts Project Fund Friday, 28/08/2020 @ 12:00 noon To fund the delivery of programmes that develop the skills of communities in a particular art-form.
3d International Tourism Event Fund Friday, 13/12/2019 @ 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.
4 Good Relations Grants Friday, 28/08/2020 @ 12:00 noon To fund the delivery of programmes that have strong good relations outcomes.
5 Rural Linkages Grant Friday, 15/09/2017 @ 12:00 noon
Commemorative Events Grant Friday, 13/12/2019 @ 12:00 noon For local small scale community events or activities to celebrate and commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day
Every Body Active 2020 Small Grant Thursday, 09/05/2019 @ 12:00 noon
7 International Linkages Grant Friday, 13/12/2019 @ 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 Friday, 27/11/2020 @ 12:00 noon The purpose of this grant is to improve connectivity among those who are isolated as a result of Covid-19.
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.