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FOREWORD, by Jim Nicholson MEP

Part of what I enjoy most about being an MEP is the opportunity it gives me to travelthe length and breadth of Northern Ireland, meeting with individuals, businesses, andcommunity organisations across the province. It is always great to see thecontribution community and voluntary groups are making to improve theircommunities and to visit local businesses, from all sectors, that are seeking toinnovate and expand.

One of the biggest issues I encounter on these visits is funding. Many sections of oursociety, whether it is in the voluntary and community sector, agriculture or the widerbusiness community, are finding it difficult in securing the finance and supportnecessary to guarantee their future. With budget cuts and increased competition forsupport it is important that organisations in Northern Ireland explore all possibilities forfunding and maximise any opportunities.

I understand that finding funding for any project can be a complex process. Thisbooklet, supported by AECR, aims to provide an introduction and overview to thevarious funding opportunities available at both a European and local level. Hopefullythe information and advice contained within will prove helpful in your search forfunding.

I hope that by utilising the information in the pages overleaf funding uptake will beincreased and that this will help ensure Northern Ireland gets its fair share. Please donot hesitate to contact my office if you require any further assistance.

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GENERAL ADVICE ON FUNDING

Get Support .............................................................. 4

Funding Applications ............................................ 4

Match Funding ........................................................ 4

ADVICE ON EU FUNDING

EU Grants .................................................................. 5

Where to Start ........................................................ 5

ADVICE ON LOCAL FUNDING

Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) .................................. 6

Grant Tracker ............................................................ 6

Government Funding Database .................... 6

OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDRAISING

Traditional Ways of Fundraising ...................... 7

Crowd Funding ........................................................ 7

EUROPEAN FUNDING

Creative Europe ...................................................... 9

COSME .................................................................... 10

Europe for Citizens ............................................ 10

Erasmus + .............................................................. 11

European Fisheries Fund ................................ 12

European Social Fund ...................................... 13

Horizon 2020 ........................................................ 14

INTERREG V .......................................................... 15

The LIFE Programme ........................................ 15

Rural Development Programme ................ 16

PEACE IV ................................................................ 17

LOCAL FUNDING

Arts Council of Northern Ireland ................ 19

Asda Foundation .................................................. 19

Big Lottery Fund .................................................. 20

Bombardier Aerospace CharitableFoundation .............................................................. 20

Children in Need ................................................ 21

Comic Relief .......................................................... 21

Community Foundation for Northern Ireland .................................................. 22

Community Relations Council .................... 22

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation ........................ 23

Foyle Foundation ................................................ 23

Garfield Weston Foundation ........................ 24

The Henry Smith Charity ................................ 24

Heritage Lottery Fund ...................................... 25

John Moores Foundation .............................. 25

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust ............ 26

Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust .................. 26

Lloyds TSB Foundation for Northern Ireland .................................................. 27

Local Councils ...................................................... 27

NIE Staff and Pensioners Charity Fund .. 29

Northern Ireland Screen .................................. 29

National Churches Trust .................................. 30

Northern Ireland Tourist Board .................... 30

Nominet Trust ........................................................ 31

Nuffield Foundation .......................................... 32

Paul Hamlyn Foundation ................................ 32

Pilgrim Trust ............................................................ 33

Prince’s Trust .......................................................... 33

The Radcliffe Trust .............................................. 34

Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts ............ 34

Santander Foundation ...................................... 35

The Social Investment Business Group 35

Sported. .................................................................. 36

Sport Northern Ireland .................................... 36

Tesco Charity Trust ............................................ 37

The Tudor Trust ...................................................... 37

Ulster-Scots Agency .......................................... 38

UnLtd ........................................................................ 38

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust .............. 39

NOTES .............................................................................. 39

Contents

02 | Funding Opportunities



ALLIANCE OF EUROPEAN CONSERVATIVES AND REFORMISTS


Advice on EU FundingThe European Commission makes financial contributions in the form of grants insupport of projects or organisations which contribute to the implementation of an EUprogramme or policy. The Commission awards grants sometimes directly throughfunding programmes or through cooperation with national or regional authorities.

EU Grants

Since grants cover a diverse range, the specific conditions that need to be fulfilledwill vary. Make sure to read through any project guidelines and selection criteriabefore applying. However, there are some basic principles that apply in almost allcases;

• European funding is unlikely to cover all the costs of a project - the majority ofprogrammes only fund between 50% and 70% of project costs

• Grants cannot be awarded retroactively for actions that are already completed

Where to Start

Getting EU funding may seem complicated, but there are several places that you cango for advice;

EU Commission Website

The European Commission website provides information on getting a grant as wellas on the different funding programmes available. It includes links to the variousCommission Departments. www.ec.europa.eu

European Commission Office in Northern Ireland

For further details on each funding strand available within the province contact theCommission’s office in Northern Ireland on 028 9024 0708 or visit the website formore information.www.ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/about_us/office_in_northern_ireland/

Europe Direct NI

Europe Direct information centres act as the first point of contact for questionsabout the European Union. Europe Direct NI can provide information on EU Grantsand answer general questions on EU policies, programmes & funding. Visit thewebsite www.eurolink-eu.net, email [email protected] or call 028 8556 7688 for more information.

EUROPA Portal

Additional advice can be found through the EUROPA portal that contains informationon grants and funding available from the EU. www.europa.eu/about-eu/funding-grants

General Advice on FundingObtaining funding can be challenging for any organisation, especially in the currenteconomic climate. There are a wide variety of funders out there looking to supportworthwhile projects but competition is strong, with more and more organisationsseeking a share of a finite pot of money.

There are a number of things organisations can do to make the search for fundingeasier and increase the chances of a successful funding bid:

Get Support

There are many available sources able to provide assistance with funding bids.Some of these are listed on the next two pages. In addition, most funders will offeradvice and information on their grants and how to apply. Don’t be afraid to contactfunding sources for more information before applying.

Many organisations, including councils, government agencies and charity groups, willoccasionally offer events, training sessions, seminars and workshops on fundingprogrammes and making application bids. Try to attend as many of these aspossible.

Funding Applications

Although every application will have different requirements, there are some commonaspects to take into account when applying for funding;

• Demonstrate a need for the project

• Show the project is well planned

• Accurately cost the project

• Provide evidence of good management

• Outline how the project will make a difference

Preparation is key for a successful funding bid; research potential funders beforeapplying, check the guidelines and requirements and tailor applications accordingly.

Match Funding

Remember not all funders will offer financial aid of up to 100% of the costs,therefore it may be necessary to seek assistance from additional sources; to matchfund costs by applying to more than one funding source, or to supplement grants byutilising money from your budget or money raised through traditional fundraisingmethods.






Other Sources of FundraisingSome grants will only part-fund a project and therefore organisations will beexpected to raise the rest of the funds by other means.

Traditional Ways of Fundraising

All those seeking to secure funding, particularly Voluntary, Community and Not-for-Profit organisations are encouraged to also explore traditional ways of raising funds.Other options of fundraising include;

• Fundraising Events; Coffee Mornings, Dinner Dances, Quiz Nights, Bring and BuySales etc.

• Raffles and Prize Draws• Door-to-Door Fundraising, Collections, Membership Donations• Corporate Sponsorship• Taking part in Sponsored Events, e.g. Marathons, Races etc.

Crowd Funding

Crowd funding is a relatively new and innovative way of fundraising. It involvesraising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, usually via theinternet. Typically, those seeking funds will set up a profile for their project on acrowdfunding website. Examples of crowdfunding sites include;www.crowdfunder.co.uk and www.buzzbnk.org

There are three different types of crowdfunding;

• Donation - People give money simply because they believe in the cause.Rewards can be offered such as acknowledgements, promotional items, regularnews updates, and so on.

• Debt - Investors receive their money back with interest. It allows for the lendingof money while bypassing traditional banks.

• Equity - Money is exchanged for shares, or a small stake in the business, projector venture.

There is a vast array of crowdfunding sites and it is important to read all availableinformation before using a site. The UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA) is amembership organisation formed by a group of crowdfunding businesses, itproduces a code of conduct that is adopted by its members and aims to protectthose participating in crowdfunding. The UKCFA website provides links to variouscrowdfunding sources, and is a useful place to start for those interested incrowdfunding. Visit the website; www.ukcfa.org.uk

Advice on Local FundingThere are a variety of funding opportunities available at a local level. It may bedifficult to know what is right for your organisation but there are a number ofresources available to assist in the search for funding. Some of these have beenoutlined below.

Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA)

NICVA is a membership and representative umbrella body for the voluntary andcommunity sector in Northern Ireland. NICVA offers a range of services includingadvice, fundraising, research, policy and lobbying, training and consultancy. It has ahighly experienced fundraising advice team who are able to help with a range offundraising aspects, including:

• developing a strategic approach to fundraising

• help in identifying income sources from grant-makers, the general public andcharity trading activities

• providing speakers on fundraising or facilitating workshops at conferences andseminars

• provides training through a series of training events and on a consultancy basis

You can contact the fundraising advice team on 028 9087 7777 or email;[email protected] Visit the website; www.nicva.org

Grant Tracker

NICVA's fundraising advice team manage the website www.grant-tracker.org whichis dedicated to finding grants for charities, clubs, community groups and other not-for-profits in Northern Ireland. One-on-one appointments are available with NICVA tosearch the database free of charge but to gain independent access to the databaseof funders on GrantTracker you need to subscribe from £100/year. Subscribers haveaccess to information on up to 1,000 funding schemes from independent trusts,corporate, National Lottery, local and central Government, European Union andinternational funders.

Government Funding Database

The Government Funding Database provides a Grant Finder to give support to thevoluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. The Grant Finder can be usedto find information on grants available from Government Departments to voluntaryand community organisations. Contact the Voluntary and Community Unit on 028 9082 9447 or email [email protected] for more information on the Database,or visit the website; www.volcomgrantsni.gov.uk






Creative Europe

Creative Europe is the new EUprogramme for 2014-2020 dedicated tothe cultural and creative sectors. Theaim of the programme is to furtherstrengthen cross border cooperationbetween the creative sectors within theEU and beyond. Creative Europe willseek to safeguard and promote culturaland linguistic diversity and strengthenthe competitiveness of the cultural andcreative sectors. There will be fundingopportunities for organisations andprojects in the arts, cultural, heritageand creative sectors. Thousands ofpeople working in cinema, TV, culture,music, performing arts, heritage andrelated areas could benefit fromincreased EU support under the newprogramme.

The programme has a total budget ofmore than €1.4 billion for the period2014-2020. It will support a range ofactivities including;

• Cross-border cooperation projectsbetween cultural and creativeorganisations within the EU andbeyond;

• Networks helping the cultural andcreative sectors to operatetransnationally and to strengthentheir competitiveness;

• Translation and promotion of literaryworks across EU markets;

• Platforms of cultural operatorspromoting emerging artists andstimulating a truly Europeanprogramming of cultural and artisticworks;

• Capacity building and professionaltraining for audiovisual professionals;

• Development of fiction, animations,creative documentaries and videogames for European cinema,television markets and otherplatforms;

• Distribution and sales of audiovisualworks in and outside Europe;

• Film festivals that promote Europeanfilms;

• Funds for the international co-production of films;

• Audience development to foster filmliteracy and to raise interest inEurope’s films through a wide rangeof events;

• From 2016 Creative Europe will alsoinclude a financial guaranteeinstrument to help micro-, small andmedium-sized enterprises in theculture and creative sectors getbetter access to finance.

For more information about the CreativeEurope Programme visit the EuropeanCommission website:www.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe

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Visiting Arts is the EU Cultural ContactPoint for the UK, contact them on 020 3463 4566 or [email protected]

EUROPEAN FUNDING






Erasmus +

Erasmus+ is the new EU umbrellaprogramme for education, training,youth and sport for 2014-2020. It bringstogether all existing education andtraining programmes, and adds sportfor the first time in an EU programme.Erasmus+ will provide opportunities foryoung people to study, train, gain workexperience and volunteer abroad. Inaddition to providing grants forindividuals, Erasmus+ will supporttransnational partnerships amongeducation, training and youthinstitutions and organisations to fostercooperation, innovate and moderniseteaching practice and youth work, andbridge the worlds of education andwork in order to tackle the skills gaps.The programme will provide around€14.7 billion over seven years tostrengthen education, training, youthand sport in Europe.

Erasmus+ will provide funding for arange of projects including;

• Opportunities to study, train, gainwork experience or volunteer abroad;

• Education, training and youth sectorstaff to teach or learn abroad;

• The development of digital educationand the use of ICTs;

• Language learning; • Recognition of skills, including those

learned outside the formal educationsystem;

• Partnerships among educationalinstitutions and youth organisationswith peers in other countries in boththeir own sector and other sectors,

in order to foster qualityimprovements and innovation;

• Knowledge Alliances and SectorSkills Alliances, to address skills gapsand foster entrepreneurship byimproving curricula and qualificationsthrough cooperation between theworlds of work and education;

• A loan guarantee facility for master’sdegree students to finance theirstudies in another country;

• Teaching and research on Europeanintegration;

• Exchanges, cooperation and capacitybuilding in higher education and theyouth sector worldwide;

• Initiatives to foster innovation inteaching, and progressive policyreform at national level;

• Good governance in sport andinitiatives against match-fixing,doping, violence, racism andintolerance, particularly in grassrootssport.

For further information on theprogramme visit the EuropeanCommission website:www.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-plus

Or

Contact the UK National Agency forErasmus+ for more details:

Ecorys UK on 0845 199 2929, email:[email protected]

British Council on 0161 957 7755,email:[email protected]

COSME

COSME is the EU programme for theCompetitiveness of Enterprises andSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs) running from 2014 to 2020 witha planned budget of €2.3bn. It aims tostrengthen the competitiveness andsustainability of the European Union’senterprises, encourage anentrepreneurial culture, and promotethe creation and growth of SMEs.

The COSME Programme will support anumber of key actions including;

• Improving access to finance forSMEs

• Encouraging an entrepreneurialculture and promoting the creationand growth of SMEs

• Improving access to markets insidethe EU and globally

• Creating an environment favourableto business creation and growth

• Increasing the sustainablecompetitiveness of EU companies

For more information on the COSMEProgramme visit the EuropeanCommission website;www.ec.europa.eu/enterprise/initiati

ves/cosme

Or

Contact the Enterprise Europe NetworkContact Point for Northern Ireland -Invest NI, on 028 9069 8824, visit;www.enterpriseeuropeni.com

Europe for Citizens

The Europe for Citizens Programme2014-2020 aims to contribute tocitizens’ understanding of the EuropeanUnion, to foster European citizenshipand develop a sense of Europeanidentity and to improve conditions forcivic and democratic participation at theEU level.

The 2014-2020 programme has twomain strands;

• European remembrance; supportprojects reflecting on causes oftotalitarian regimes in Europe'smodern history as well as projectsconcerning other defining momentsand reference points in recentEuropean history, including the 100thanniversary of the beginning ofWorld War I

• Democratic engagement and civic

participation; priority to projectsdealing with citizens' participation inthe democratic life of the EU,ranging from local democracy to theempowerment of citizens to play afull part in EU policy.

For more information about the Europefor Citizens Programme visit theEuropean Commission website:www.ec.europa.eu/citizenship

Or

Contact the Education, Audiovisual andCulture Executive Agency (EACEA)email; [email protected] or visit;www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/citizenship






European Social Fund

The European Social Fund is Europe’smain instrument for supporting jobs,helping people get better jobs andensuring fairer job opportunities for allEU citizens. It works by investing inEurope’s human capital - its workers, itsyoung people and all those seeking ajob. The priorities of the Fund are; toboost the adaptability of workers withnew skills, and enterprises with newways of working; improve access toemployment by helping young peoplemake the transition from school towork, or training less-skilled job-seekersto improve their job prospects;vocational training and lifelong learningopportunities to give people new skills;and to help people from disadvantagedgroups to get jobs and enhance socialinclusion.

The objectives of the European SocialFund (ESF) for 2014-2020 are;

• Getting people into jobs: the ESFwill support organisations around theEU to put in place projects aimed attraining people and helping them getwork. Initiatives supportingentrepreneurs with start-up fundingand companies who need to copewith restructuring or a lack ofqualified workers will also be funded.Helping young people enter thelabour market will be a top priorityfor the ESF in all EU countries.

• Social inclusion: The ESF willcontinue to finance many thousandsof projects that help people indifficulty and those fromdisadvantaged groups to get skillsand jobs and have the sameopportunities as others do.

• Better education: Across the EUthe ESF is financing initiatives toimprove education and training andensure young people complete theireducation and get the skills thatmake them more competitive on thejob market. Reducing school drop-out is a priority here, along withimproving vocational and tertiaryeducation opportunities.

• Stronger public administration:

The ESF will support MemberStates' efforts to improve the qualityof public administration andgovernance and so support theirstructural reforms by giving them thenecessary administrative andinstitutional capacities.

For further details on the EuropeanSocial Fund visit the EuropeanCommission website;www.ec.europa.eu/esf

Or

Contact the Department ofEmployment and Learning on 028 9025 7667, visit:www.delni.gov.uk/esf

European Fisheries Fund

The European Fisheries Fund (EFF)provides support for the catching,processing, aquaculture and supportsectors of the Northern Ireland fishingindustry. EU support of €18.1 million willbe matched by national fundingrepresenting an investment of over €36million in fisheries projects in NorthernIreland.

The programme aims to support theCommon Fisheries Policy to; ensure thesustainable use of living aquaticresources; promote a sustainablebalance between resources and fleetcapacity; strengthen competitivenessand development of economically viableenterprises in the sector; foster theprotection of the environment andnatural resources; and improve thequality of life in marine, lake and coastalareas.

Support will be provided under EFFbased on four priority axes. These are:

• Axis 1 - Measures for the adaptationof the EU fishing fleet includinginvestments onboard fishing vesselsand small scale coastal fishing

• Axis 2 - Productive investments inaquaculture, processing and marketingof fisheries and aquaculture products

• Axis 3 - Measures of commoninterest, including collective actions,fishing ports, pilot projects anddevelopment of new markets andpromotional campaigns

• Axis 4 - Sustainable development offisheries areas. Will provide around€3million for projects that assist thesustainable development of fishingareas within County Down.

The Programme will run into 2014 andapplications will be accepted up to 30thJune 2014.

Information on measures currently openand how to apply for EFF funding can befound at www.dardni.gov.uk/index/

fisheries/fisheries-grants or bycontacting the Fisheries Grants Unit atDARD on 028 9037 8324, email;[email protected]

The European Maritime and FisheriesFund (EMFF) is the new fund for theEU’s maritime and fisheries policies for2014-2020. Details are still beingfinalised but it is expected to have abudget in the range of €6.5 billion andsupport the implementation of thereform of the Common Fisheries Policy,in particular the rebuilding of fish stocks,reducing the impact of fisheries on themarine environment, and the progressiveelimination of wasteful discardingpractices.

For more information about theEuropean Maritime & Fisheries Fund visitthe European Commission website:www.ec.europa.eu/fisheries/reform/

emff

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Contact the Department for Agricultureand Rural Development on 028 9037 8319, visit;www.dardni.gov.uk






INTERREG V

The European Union’s INTERREGProgramme is an important tool forEuropean regional development,promoting cross-border, transnationaland inter-regional cooperation of variousentities, institutions and companies.The Programme was developed toprovide support for economicdevelopment in less developed BorderRegions.

The details of the new INTERREG VProgramme for 2014-2020 are still beingfinalised. However, there is someinformation on what will be included;the eligible area for the programme willbe Northern Ireland, the Border Regionof Ireland and Western Scotland; andprojects will be expected to includebilateral (North / South) or trilateral(North / South / Scotland) partners whowill co-operate in the following ways:joint development, jointimplementation, joint staffing and jointfinancing.

The INTERREG V Programme will aimto promote intelligent, sustainable andintegrated growth and to connecteconomic, environmental and socialissues and seek to address theproblems which result from theexistence of borders.

The Special EU Programmes Body(SEUPB) is responsible for managingthe INTERREG programme in NorthernIreland. More information on theProgramme can be obtained bycontacting SEUPB on 028 9026 6660,or visit the website; www.seupb.eu

The LIFE Programme

The LIFE programme is the EU’s fundinginstrument for the environment. The objectiveof LIFE is to contribute to the implementationand development of EU environmental policyand legislation by financing environmentalprojects. The new ‘LIFE Programme for theEnvironment and Climate Action’ has a budgetof €3.1 billion for environmental projectscarried out by public or private bodies.

The Life Programme for 2014-2020 will havetwo sub-programmes;

• Environment; helping with the protectionand improvement of the quality of theenvironment and to halting and reversingbiodiversity loss. It has three priorities;environment and resource efficiency,biodiversity, and governance andinformation.

• Climate Action; contribute to the shifttowards a resource-efficient, low-carbonand climate-resilient economy. It will havethree priorities: mitigation of greenhousegas emissions, adaptation to climatechange, and governance and information.In particular, will support public authorities,NGOs and private actors, especially SMEs,in implementing small-scale low carbon andadaptation technologies and newapproaches and methodologies.

For more information about the LIFEProgramme visit the EuropeanCommission website;www.ec.europa.eu/environment/life

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Contact the UK Contact Point, BetaTechnology on 013 0232 2633 or visitwww.betaeurope.co.uk

Horizon 2020

Horizon 2020 is the EU’s newprogramme for research and innovation.Running from 2014 to 2020, with abudget of over €70 billion, theprogramme is part of the drive to createnew growth in Europe and is thesuccessor to the Seventh FrameworkProgramme (FP7). Horizon 2020 willtackle societal challenges by helping tobridge the gap between research andthe market. This market-drivenapproach will include creatingpartnerships with the private sector andMember States to bring together theresources needed. Internationalcooperation will be an important cross-cutting priority of Horizon 2020. Inaddition to Horizon 2020 being fullyopen to international participation,targeted actions with key partnercountries and regions will focus on theEU’s strategic priorities.

Horizon 2020 will focus on three keyobjectives, as highlighted below;

• Excellent Science will support Worldclass science by developing,retaining and attracting leadingresearch talent.

• Industrial Leadership will seestrategic investments into keytechnologies and seek to stimulateincreased innovation in Small andMedium sized Enterprises (SME) tocreate growth and jobs.

• Societal Challenges will seek toaddress the concerns of citizens andsociety which form EU policyobjectives, through breakthroughsolutions resulting from multi-disciplinary collaborations.

SMEs are encouraged to participatethroughout Horizon 2020 with thededicated SME Instrument actuallytargeting highly innovative SMEsshowing a strong ambition to develop,grow and internationalise, regardless ofwhether they are high-tech andresearch-driven or non-researchconducting, social or servicescompanies.

For more information about the Horizon2020 Programme visit the EuropeanCommission website:www.ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2

020

For advice and information on applyingfor Horizon 2020 contact;

The Horizon 2020 Northern Ireland

Contact Point Network (co-ordinator

Simon Grattan) on 028 9052 9610,

email; [email protected]

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Contact InterTradeIreland on

028 3083 4100, visit;

www.intertradeireland.com






PEACE IV

The European Union’s PEACEProgramme is the main fundingprogramme for promoting peace inNorthern Ireland. Launched in 1995,the PEACE Programme was the resultof the EU’s desire to respond positivelyto new opportunities in the NorthernIreland peace process. Since then, theEU has provided additional financialassistance through the PEACE II andPEACE III Programmes, and willcontinue this assistance through thePEACE IV Programme for 2014-2020.

The main aim of the PEACEprogramme is to reinforce progresstowards a peaceful and stable societyand to promote reconciliation inNorthern Ireland by assisting operationsand projects which help to reconcilecommunities and contribute towards ashared society for everyone.

The Special EU Programmes Body(SEUPB) is responsible for managingthe PEACE programme, furtherinformation about PEACE IV can befound by contacting SEUPB on 028 9026 6660, or visit the website;www.seupb.eu

PLEASE NOTEAt the date of publication of thisbooklet, the EU funding programmesfor 2014-2020 were still being finalised.Therefore, please check the EUCommission website or contact thenumbers provided for further detailsand the most up-to-date information oneach of the programmes.

Rural Development

Programme

The Northern Ireland RuralDevelopment Programme is jointlyfunded by the European AgriculturalFund for Rural Development Fund(EAFRD) and by the Northern IrelandDepartment of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment (DARD). DARD acts asthe managing authority for the RuralDevelopment Programme in NorthernIreland and is responsible for itsimplementation. The Programme aimsto improve competitiveness in theagriculture and forestry sector, protectand enhance our rural environment andcontribute to the development ofcompetitive and sustainable ruralbusinesses and thriving ruralcommunities.

The Rural Development Programme for2007-2013 is made up of a number ofindividual funding measures, which aredivided into three main areas known as‘axes’;

• Axis 1 - is aimed at improvingcompetitiveness in the agricultureand forestry sector. It providesgrants for on farm investment,training and advice for farmers andcapital support for processingagrifood products. Schemes include;Farm Modernisation Scheme,Benchmarking, and Agri-FoodProcessing and Marketing Grant.

• Axis 2 - deals with support for theenvironment and countryside,providing grants for farming practiceswhich protect the environment andenhance biodiversity, as well asgrants for the establishment andmaintenance of woodland.

• Axis 3 - deals with the quality of rurallife, and provides support for farmdiversification, rural business creationand tourism, amongst others.

Funding is still available under the 2007-2013 Rural Development Programmeand applications will be accepted into2014.

Proposals for a new Rural DevelopmentProgramme for 2014-2020 are still beingfinalised. However, the maindifferences from the 2007-2013 ruraldevelopment programme will be;

• the removal of the axis structure toimprove the flexibility of theprogramme;

• a consolidation of existing measuresinto fewer broader measures;

• and an increased focus onknowledge transfer and innovation,co-operation, climate changemitigation and the environment

For more information on the RuralDevelopment Programme and detailson how to apply please contact theDepartment of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment on 0300 200 7849 or visitthe website; www.rdpni.info






Arts Council of Northern

Ireland

Background: The Arts Council is thelead development and funding agencyfor the arts in Northern Ireland. It hasresponsibility for distributing publicmoney and National Lottery funds,offering a broad range of fundingopportunities for arts projects, eventsand initiatives throughout NorthernIreland.

Eligibility: Various organisations andcommunity groups could be eligible forgrants depending on the differingprogramme criteria.

Funding Available: A variety ofopportunities are available including:Arts & Older People Programme,Building Peace through the Arts, SmallGrants Programme, Annual FundingProgramme, and Travel Awards.Programmes continue to change and itis a good idea to keep checking thewebsite for updates.

Deadlines: Various deadlinesdepending on the programme, someon-going throughout the year.

Telephone: 028 9038 5200

Website: www.artscouncil-ni.org

Asda Foundation

Background: The Asda Foundation is acharitable company set up in 1988 tosupport local good causes and isfunded by profits from the mid-weeknational lottery. Under the Foundation’sterms, they will assist any charity in theUK, as well as people and projects thatrequire financial assistance, providingthey have the support of local Asdastores.

Eligibility: Any registered charity in theUK, or people and projects that requirefinancial assistance. Applicants musthave the direct support andinvolvement of their local Asda store.

Funding Available: The Foundationdoes not have specific fundingprogrammes but rather will considereach application based on criteria andmerit, therefore you should provide asmuch information as possible on theapplication on how funding will benefitthe local community.

Deadlines: Apply at any time

Telephone: Contact your local Asdastore

Website: www.asda.com/asda-foundation





LOCAL FUNDING


Children in Need

Background: Children in Need is theBBC's UK corporate charity thatprovides grants to projects in the UKwhich focus on children and youngpeople who are disadvantaged.

Eligibility: They fund not-for-profitorganisations, including charities,voluntary and community groups,schools and churches, who work withdisadvantaged children and youngpeople aged 18 years and under.

Funding Available: Two main fundingopportunities; the Small GrantsProgramme is for grants up to andincluding £10,000 to support projectsfor one year, and the Main GrantsProgramme is for grants over £10,000per year to support projects for up tothree years. They will only fund directproject costs, that is, costs that relateclearly and directly to a project. Thesecan include salaries, volunteerexpenses, building hire costs and travelcosts.

Deadlines: Grant programmes areopen all year round for applications.They award small grants five times ayear and main grants three times ayear.

Telephone: 028 9033 8221

Website:

www.bbc.co.uk/childreninneed

Comic Relief

Background: Comic Relief is a majorcharity based in the UK which strives tocreate a world free from poverty. Itraises millions of pounds through twobig fundraising campaigns - Red NoseDay and Sport Relief, with the moneyraised used to tackle the root causes ofpoverty and social injustice.

Eligibility: Community, voluntary,registered charities and not-for-profitorganisations.

Funding Available: The majority ofgrants are made through the UK MainFund and applications are welcomefrom organisations working within theirfive themes. These themes are;Brighter Futures, with a focus onvulnerable young people; HealthierFinance, promoting better moneymanagement; Safer Lives, to tackleviolence, abuse and exploitation;Stronger Communities, fundingdisadvantaged areas; and Fairer Society,supporting marginalized groups toovercome inequality. They alsowelcome proposals from projects thatuse sport to transform lives. Theminimum grant you can apply for in theUK Main Fund is £10,000 but there isno upper limit.

Deadlines: For the UK Main Fund,there are no deadlines andorganisations can apply at any time.

Telephone: 020 7820 2000

Website: www.comicrelief.com

Big Lottery Fund

Background: The Big Lottery Fund isthe largest distributor of NationalLottery funds to good causes. Everyyear it awards millions of pounds tocommunity groups and projects thatimprove health, education andenvironment in their local areas.

Eligibility: 80-90 per cent of Big Lotteryfunding is awarded to voluntary andcommunity sector organisations. Insome cases, they also make grants tostatutory bodies, local authorities andsocial enterprises.

Funding Available: Grants rangingfrom £300 to £500,000 available to avariety of organisations, from smalllocal groups to major national charities.

Deadlines: Various deadlinesdepending on the programme.

Telephone: 028 9055 1455

Website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

Bombardier Aerospace

Charitable Foundation

Background: The BombardierAerospace (NI) Foundation directs andadministers Bombardier’s communityinvestment in Northern Ireland.Foundation donations are relativelysmall but directed to charities that donot have large funds.

Eligibility: The Foundation can onlyconsider applications for funding fromcharities registered in Northern Ireland.

Funding Available: The Foundation willmake grants in the following areas;education, environment,entrepreneurship, communityregeneration and support, communityrelations, and equal opportunity.

Deadlines: Contact Bombardier forfurther information.

Telephone: 028 9073 3538

Website:

www.belfast.aero.bombardier.com






Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

Background: The Esmee FairbairnFoundation aims to improve the qualityof life for people and communitiesthroughout the UK. They do this byfunding the charitable work oforganisations which aim to makepositive change in their areas.

Eligibility: Community, voluntary andNot-for-Profit organisations.

Funding Available: Majority of fundingcomes from the Main Fund, whichprovides grants for core costs or projectcosts, and supports four sectors; arts,education and learning, environment,and social change. Other grantsavailable include; the Food Strand forsustainable food projects; and theCollections Fund for money towardstime limited collections work. Inaddition there is the Finance Fundwhich invests money as loans, quasi-equity or returnable finance.

Deadlines: Apply at any time.

Telephone: 020 7812 3700

Website: www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk

Foyle Foundation

Background: The Foyle Foundation isan independent grant making trust thatdistributes grants to UK charities,mainly in the fields of arts and learning.

Eligibility: Registered Charities.

Funding Available: The Foundation hasthree funding opportunities available.The Main Grants Scheme for Art aimsto help sustain the arts and supportprojects that help to deliver artisticvision. The Main Grants Scheme forLearning support projects whichfacilitate the acquisition of knowledgewith focus on libraries, museums andarchives and special educational needs.The Small Grants Scheme is designedto support smaller charities especiallythose working at grass roots and localcommunity level, in any field.

Deadlines: Applications are acceptedall year round, there are no deadlines.

Telephone: 020 7430 9119

Website: www.foylefoundation.org.uk

Community Foundation for

Northern Ireland

Background: The CommunityFoundation for Northern Ireland is anindependent grant-making organisation.The Foundation is responsible formanaging a range of funds from avariety of sources. With over thirtyyears experience working incommunities across Northern Ireland,the Foundation has used grant-makingand fund development to drive socialchange

Eligibility: The Foundation will considerrequests for funding for community-based initiatives that promote socialinclusion and tackle poverty and socialinjustice.

Funding Available: Grants will rangefrom £500 to £10,000 - though for thegreater part they will not exceed£5,000. The different funds can supporta wide range of things - project costs,events, materials, equipment, andtraining. You do not need to apply to aspecific fund as the Foundation’s staffwill match applications to theappropriate fund.

Deadlines: Deadlines can sometimeschange and it is advisable to refer to thewebsite for up-to-date information.

Telephone: 028 9024 5927

Website:

www.communityfoundationni.org

Community Relations

Council

Background: The Community RelationsCouncil was established in 1990 topromote better community relationsbetween Protestants and Catholics inNorthern Ireland, and to promoterecognition of cultural diversity. TheCouncil’s strategic aim is to promote apeaceful and fair society based onreconciliation and mutual trust. Oneway of doing this is by providingsupport, including funding, to localcommunity groups and organisations.

Eligibility: Groups and organisationsinvolved in community relations,reconciliation projects and culturalengagement.

Funding Available: A range of fundingopportunities are available, including;Community Relations and CulturalDiversity Scheme, Core FundingProgramme, Media Grant Scheme,Publications Grant Scheme andCommunity Bridges Programme.

Deadlines: Deadlines vary dependingon the scheme. Check website forupdates.

Telephone: 028 9022 7500

Website: www.community-relations.org.uk






Heritage Lottery Fund

Background: Using money raisedthrough the National Lottery, the HeritageLottery Fund (HLF) provides grants toprojects across the UK that help toprotect our heritage in all its forms, thisincludes; museums, parks and historicplaces, archaeology, the naturalenvironment and cultural traditions.

Eligibility: Accept applications fromnot-for-profit organisations andpartnerships led by not-for-profitorganisations. Under the Our Heritageprogramme, they also acceptapplications from private owners ofheritage. For further information thereare grant advice surgeries andworkshops held on the first and lastThursday of every month in theHeritage Lottery Fund’s Belfast office.

Funding Available: A range of grantprogrammes exist, awarding grantsupwards of £3,000. Programmesinclude; Sharing Heritage, Young Roots,First World War: Then and Now,Heritage Enterprise, Start-up Grants,Transition funding, Townscape Heritage,Parks for People, Grants for Places ofWorship, and Skills for the Future.

Deadlines: Grants under £100k are onrolling deadlines, and can be applied foranytime, with a decision reached in 8weeks. Grants of over £100k havediffering application deadlinesdepending on the programme. Checkthe website for further details.

Telephone: 028 9031 0120

Website: www.hlf.org.uk

John Moores Foundation

Background: The John MooresFoundation is a registered charity whichaims to enable people who facebarriers, as a result of social,educational, physical, economic,cultural, geographical or otherdisadvantage, to improve their socialconditions and quality of life. TheFoundation does this by providinggrants to local groups that are providingservices or activities that fall within itsareas of interest.

Eligibility: Voluntary and communitygroups. Priority is given to smallgrassroots and volunteer drivenorganisations and new rather than longestablished groups.

Funding Available: The Foundationsmakes grants towards; start-up andrunning costs, volunteer andprogramme costs, education andtraining, venue and travel costs, one-offprojects, and equipment. Size of grantsvaries but they prefer to give smallergrants to a larger number of projects.

Deadlines: Apply at any time

Telephone: 028 2888 6161

Website: www.jmf.org.uk

Garfield Weston Foundation

Background: The Garfield WestonFoundation is a grant-making trustsupporting charities across the UK. TheFoundation supports a broad range oforganisations and activities that share acommitment to making a positiveimpact to the lives of the communitiesin which they work.

Eligibility: The Foundation is only ableto support UK registered charitiesunless the organisation has 'exempt'status - this is restricted to churches,hospitals, educational establishmentsand housing corporations. Especiallykeen to see applications for core andproject costs for charities deliveringservices directly to beneficiaries,especially in the welfare, youth andcommunity fields, and also in regions ofeconomic disadvantage

Funding Available: The Foundationconsiders funding grants for specificactivities or programmes, for Capitalprojects (i.e. buildings and equipment)and also towards an organisation’s corecosts. The Foundation makes grantsfrom £1,000 upwards, there is no limiton the size of grant available and everyapplication is considered on its ownmerits.

Deadlines: Accept applications at anytime, therefore there are no formaldeadlines for submitting applications

Telephone: 020 7399 6565

Website: www.garfieldweston.org

The Henry Smith Charity

Background: The Henry Smith Charityis a large grant making charity, providingfunding of approximately £25 millionevery year to organisations and charitiesthroughout the UK for initiatives andprojects that address social inequalityand economic disadvantage

Eligibility: Priority is given to groupsexperiencing social and/or economicdisadvantage and to work that tacklesproblems in areas of high deprivation.

Funding Available: Applications can bemade for revenue funding (projects,core costs) and capital expenditure(buildings, equipment) through the MainGrants Programme. They have veryspecific lists of what they will and willnot fund, therefore it is advisable tocheck these lists on the website beforeapplying.

Deadlines: On-going, apply at any time.

Telephone: 020 7264 4970

Website:

www.henrysmithcharity.org.uk






Lloyds TSB Foundation for

Northern Ireland

Background: The Lloyds TSBFoundation for Northern Ireland is oneof four independent grant-making trustsfunded by income derived from ashareholding in the Lloyds TSB Group.The Foundation aims to supportunderfunded grassroots charities thatenable people, especially disabled anddisadvantaged people, to play a fullerrole in society.

Eligibility: Applications are acceptedfrom organisations with recognisedcharitable status. In addition, in orderfor organisations to be eligible theymust have an income of less than £1million.

Funding Available: The CommunityGrant Programme is the main focus ofthe Foundation. The Programme hastwo main target areas in which toallocate funds; social and communitywelfare, and education and training.The average grant is currently between£3000-£4000.

Deadlines: There are four closing datesper year, usually the second Friday ofJanuary, April, July and October.

Telephone: 028 9032 3000

Website:

www.lloydstsbfoundationni.org

Local Councils

Local Councils in Northern Ireland oftenset aside money from their budgets inorder to fund community development,good relations and particular projectswithin their own areas.

Community, voluntary and Not-for-Profitorganisations may wish to contact theappropriate department within theirlocal council who can advise them onthe current programmes available ineach area, information on theapplication process and the closingdates.

Antrim Borough Council

Tel: 028 9446 3113Website: www.antrim.gov.uk

Ards Borough Council

Tel: 028 9182 4000Website: www.ards-council.gov.uk

Armagh City and District Council

Tel: 028 3752 9600Website: www.armagh.gov.uk

Ballymena Borough Council

Tel: 028 2566 0300Website: www.ballymena.gov.uk

Ballymoney Borough Council

Tel: 028 2766 0200Website: www.ballymoney.gov.uk

Banbridge District Council

Tel: 028 4066 0600Website: www.banbridge.com

Belfast City Council

Tel: 028 9032 0202Website: www.belfastcity.gov.uk

Joseph Rowntree Charitable

Trust

Background: The Joseph RowntreeCharitable Trust is a Quaker trust whichaims to transform the world bysupporting people and organisationsthat address the root causes of conflictand injustice.

Eligibility: Community and not-for-profitorganisations. The Trust has a list ofspecific exclusions to what they willfund, available on the website.

Funding Available: The Trust has aspecific programme for NorthernIreland, supporting work whichcontributes to the ongoingtransformation of the Northern Irelandconflict, with a special interest ininitiatives that; promote inclusive,participatory politics; foster a culture ofhuman rights and civil liberties;encourage marginalised groups to playa full part in the political process; dealwith the past; and strengthen civilsociety.

Deadlines: The Trust has a couple offunding rounds each year; deadlines are24th March 2014 and 18th August 2014.

Telephone: 019 0462 7810

Website: www.jrct.org.uk

Joseph Rowntree Reform

Trust

Background: The Joseph RowntreeReform Trust funds political campaignsin the UK to promote democraticreform, civil liberties and social justice.It is a limited company, paying tax on itsincome, which makes grants forpolitical, campaigning or lobbyingpurposes that are ineligible forcharitable funding.

Eligibility: Only provides grants for non-charitable, political and campaigningactivities.

Funding Available: The Trust does nothave defined grants programmes butrather applicants are asked to submit aproposal outline for initial assessment.

Deadlines: Applications for £5,000 orless can be submitted at any time.Applications for more than £5,000 areconsidered by Directors at theirquarterly meetings. 2014 deadlines are20th February 2014 and 29th May 2014.Check the website for further details.

Telephone: 019 0462 5744

Website: www.jrrt.org.uk






NIE Staff and Pensioners

Charity Fund

Background: The NIE Staff andPensioners Charities Fund distributesmoney to numerous local charities. It isfunded mainly from contributions fromNIE staff and pensioners and an annualcompany donation from NIE.

Eligibility: The Fund will only supportregistered charities based in NorthernIreland.

Funding Available: Grants of up to£2,000 are available. They will fundspecialist equipment or projects helpingto promote services of local charities.Fields in which grants are awardedgenerally fall within disability, olderpeople, health / therapeutic care.

Deadlines: Apply at any time.

Telephone: 028 9066 1100

Website: www.nie.co.uk/About-NIE/Charities-fund

Northern Ireland Screen

Background: Northern Ireland Screenis the government-based lead agency inNorthern Ireland for the film, televisionand digital content industry. It aims toaccelerate the development of adynamic and sustainable screenindustry in Northern Ireland, and indoing so, boost the economy, celebrateour culture and enhance children’seducation.

Eligibility: Specific criteria for who canapply for funding, mainly those alreadyassociated with the screen industry.

Funding Available: NI Screen offersvarious funding programmes including;script, project and slate developmentfunding; feature film, television anddigital production funding, short filmproduction funding; Irish LanguageBroadcast Fund; and Ulster-ScotsBroadcast Fund.

Deadlines: Advised to contact NIScreen for an informal discussion onfunding and explanation of applicationprocess.

Telephone: 028 9023 2444

Website:

www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk

Carrickfergus Borough Council

Tel: 028 9335 8000Website: www.carrickfergus.org

Castlereagh Borough Council

Tel: 028 9049 4500Website: www.castlereagh.gov.uk

Coleraine Borough Council

Tel: 028 7034 7034Website: www.colerainebc.gov.uk

Cookstown District Council

Tel: 028 8676 2205Website: www.cookstown.gov.uk

Craigavon Borough Council

Tel: 028 3831 2400Website: www.craigavon.gov.uk

Londonderry City Council

Tel: 028 7136 5151Website: www.derrycity.gov.uk

Down District Council

Tel: 028 4461 0800Website: www.downdc.gov.uk

Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough

Council

Tel: 028 8772 0300Website: www.dungannon.gov.uk

Fermanagh District Council

Tel: 028 6632 5050Website: www.fermanagh.gov.uk

Larne Borough Council

Tel: 028 2827 2313Website: www.larne.gov.uk

Limavady Borough Council

Tel: 028 7772 2226Website: www.larne.gov.uk

Lisburn City Council

Tel: 028 9250 9250Website: www.lisburncity.gov.uk

Magherafelt District Council

Tel: 028 7939 7979Website: www.magherafelt.gov.uk

Moyle District Council

Tel: 028 2076 2225Website: www.moyle-council.org

Newry and Mourne District Council

Tel: 028 3031 3031Website:www.newryandmournedc.gov.uk

Newtownabbey Borough Council

Tel: 028 9034 0000Website: www.newtownabbey.gov.uk

North Down Borough Council

Tel: 028 9127 0371Website: www.northdown.gov.uk

Omagh District Council

Tel: 028 8224 5321Website: www.omagh.gov.uk

Strabane District Council

Tel: 028 7138 2204Website: www.strabanedc.org.uk






Nominet Trust

Background: The Nominet Trust wasestablished in 2008 to bring together,invest in and support people committedto using digital technology to createsocial and economic value. Theyprovide business support as well asfinancial investment, and seek toconnect projects to prospectivepartners who can help increase theirreach and impact.

Eligibility: Can support registeredorganisations such as; charities, not-for-profit organisations, community groups,educational establishments, statutorybodies e.g. local authorities, orcommercially-run organisations that actas social enterprises. In all casesprojects must demonstrate how theinternet can be used to improve thelives of individuals and communities.

Funding Available: There are currentlythree funding programmes available; Social Tech Seed, Digital Edge, LifeTransitions. Digital Edge fundsinnovative, tested ideas for using digitaltechnology to improve young people’seconomic and social participation. LifeTransitions funds innovative venturesusing digital technology to supportpeople during periods of transitionfaced in life, such as moving in and outof employment, or bereavement.Social Tech Seed offers early-stageinvestment to entrepreneurs looking todevelop new ventures using digital techfor social impact.

Deadlines: Stage 1 online applicationscan be submitted at any time, withapplicants then invited to submit amore detailed Stage 2 application.

Telephone: 018 6533 4000

Website: www.nominettrust.org.uk

National Churches Trust

Background: The National ChurchesTrust promotes the use of churchbuildings by congregations and thewider community not just as places ofworship but as venues for social,cultural and educational activities, andas centres of local history andarchitecture for visitors and tourists.

Eligibility: Church Groups

Funding Available: Two main fundingprogrammes: Repair Grants of £10,000and over for urgent and essentialstructural repair projects, andCommunity Grants of £5,000 andabove for new facilities to enableincreased community use of places ofworship.

Deadlines: Check the website fordetails of deadlines.

Telephone: 020 7600 6090

Website:

www.nationalchurchestrust.org

Northern Ireland Tourist

Board

Background: The Northern IrelandTourist Board is responsible for thedevelopment of the tourism withinNorthern Ireland. This developmentincludes supporting local tourismproviders within the industry and insupporting capital projects which helpbuild and maintain the local tourisminfrastructure.

Eligibility: Applications are open tolegally constituted organisations orindividuals, in the public, private andvoluntary sectors.

Funding Available: The Tourist Boardoffers funding in two main areas;Events Funding and CapitalDevelopment Funding. Eachprogramme has very specificperimeters of what they will and willnot fund, it is therefore advisable tocheck the website for further details.

Deadlines: Various deadlinesdepending on the programme.

Telephone: 028 9023 1221

Website: www.nitb.com






Pilgrim Trust

Background: The Pilgrim Trust givesgrants totalling approximately twomillion pounds each year to charitiesand other public bodies. Sixty percentof funding is directed towards projectsaimed at preserving architecturally orhistorically important buildings, orprojects working to preserve historicallysignificant artefacts or documents.Forty percent of funding is allocatedtowards social welfare needs, inparticular projects that support peoplewho misuse drugs or alcohol andprojects in prisons or projects providingalternatives to custody.

Eligibility: Registered charities. LocalAuthorities can also apply but only forprojects that fall clearly outside theirstatutory obligations

Funding Available: The Trust makegrants available through one of twoschemes, the Main Grant Fund and theSmall Grant Fund. The Main Grant Fundis the primary grant outlet; you canapply for sums above £5,000 throughthis scheme. The Small Grant Fund isreserved for requests of £5,000 or less;applications to this fund usually requirea less detailed assessment.

Deadlines: There are no deadlines. Youcan submit your application at any timeduring the year.

Telephone: 020 7834 6510

Website: www.pilgrimtrust.org.uk

Prince’s Trust

Background: The Prince’s Trust is acharity founded in 1976 by the Prince ofWales to help disadvantaged youngpeople. They work with young peoplewho have struggled at school, havebeen in care, are long-term unemployedor have been in trouble with the law.The Trust runs a range of trainingprogramme, provides mentoringsupport and offers financial grants tobuild the confidence and motivation ofyoung people.

Eligibility: UK residents, aged under 30and not in education, training oremployment.

Funding Available: DevelopmentAwards are available that offer cashgrants of up to £250 to help youngpeople get into education, training oremployment. Through the EnterpriseProgramme you may also be able toapply for start-up grants of up to £1,500in special circumstances, or start-uploans of up to £4,000 for a sole traderor up to £5,000 for a partnership.

Deadlines: Please contact the Trust forfurther details.

Telephone: 028 9089 5000

Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk

Nuffield Foundation

Background: The Nuffield Foundation isa charitable trust established to work toimprove social well-being by fundingresearch and innovation in educationand social policy. It also works toincrease research capacity, both inscience and social science.

Eligibility: Grants are mainly forresearch (usually carried out inuniversities or independent researchinstitutes) but are also made forpractical developments or innovation(often in voluntary sector organisations).

Funding Available: The Foundationcurrently has four grant programmesthat support research and innovation,these are; Children and Families - helpsto ensure that the legal and institutionalframework is best adapted to meet theneeds of children and families;Education - supports innovativeresearch and development in specificpriority areas; Law in Society -promotes access to, and understandingof, the civil justice system; and OpenDoor - for projects that improve socialwell-being, and meet the Trust’s widerinterests, but lie outside the threeprogramme areas mentioned.

Deadlines: There are deadlines foroutline applications and then for fullapplications, please check the websitefor further details.

Telephone: 020 7631 0566

Website: www.nuffieldfoundation.org

Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Background: The Paul HamlynFoundation is one of the largestindependent grant-making foundationsin the UK. It makes grants toorganisations which aim to maximiseopportunities for individuals toexperience a full quality of life. Inparticular they are concerned withchildren and young people, and otherswho are disadvantaged.

Eligibility: Charities, voluntary andcommunity groups, and not-for-profitsorganisations, as well as localauthorities and public bodies may beeligible to apply. The Foundation has alist of exclusions to what they will fund;check the website for further details.

Funding Available: There are threemain open grants programme; Arts,Education and Learning, and SocialJustice. There is no minimum ormaximum grant size. Normally grantsare awarded to help fund specificactivities and, as part of these grants,they will consider funding elements ofcore running costs, including staffsalaries and overheads such asstationery, rent, rates and utilities.

Deadlines: There are no deadlines, canapply at any time.

Telephone: 020 7812 3300

Website: www.phf.org.uk






Santander Foundation

Background: The SantanderFoundation is a charitable trust of theSantander Group. It aims to help mostneedy in the UK through social welfareprogrammes.

Eligibility: The Community Plusprogramme is open to small local UKcharities or local projects of nationalcharities whilst the Central Fund isavailable to charities and credit unionsthroughout the UK.

Funding Available: The SantanderFoundation has two grants programmesto help disadvantaged people in the UK;Community Plus provides grants of upto £5,000 with funding available tocover salaries, equipment or materials;the Central Fund offers grants of up to£10,000 for projects related toeducation, training or financial capability.

Deadlines: You can apply at any time.

Website: www.santander.com

The Social Investment

Business Group

Background: The Social InvestmentBusiness Group is made up of thecharity, Adventure Capital Fund, and itssocial enterprise, The Social InvestmentBusiness. It is one of the UK's largestsocial investors and has made over1300 investments in civil societyorganisations ranging from under£5,000 to almost £7 million.

Eligibility: Each fund has its ownspecific eligibility criteria, check thewebsite for further details.

Funding Available: They have a varietyof funding opportunities availableincluding; Vulnerable and DisengagedYoung People Fund, SIB Loan Fund,Community Assets and ServicesGrants, Investment and ContractReadiness Fund, Big Venture Challenge.

Deadlines: Various depending on theprogramme.

Telephone: 020 7842 7788

Website: www.sibgroup.org.uk

The Radcliffe Trust

Background: The Radcliffe Trust is acharitable trust established in 1714. TheTrust has a policy of making grantsprincipally in two sectors: Music andHeritage & Crafts.

Eligibility: Must be a registered charitybased in the UK.

Funding Available: Music Grantssupport classical music performanceand training especially chamber music,composition and music education.Particular interests within musiceducation are music for children andadults with special needs, youthorchestras and projects at secondaryand higher levels, including academicresearch. Heritage and Crafts Grantssupport craft and conservation training,for practical projects, particularly thosethat include a strong training element,and for strategic and capacity-buildingprojects which demonstrate clearbenefits to the sector.

Deadlines: Music Fund deadlines areJanuary 31st and August 31st.Heritage and Crafts Fund deadlines areJanuary 31st and July 31st.

Telephone: 012 8584 1900

Website: www.theradcliffetrust.org

Sainsbury Family Charitable

Trusts

Background: Three generations of theSainsbury family have founded eighteenseparate grant-making trusts, each withits own specific objectives and board oftrustees. The Sainsbury FamilyCharitable Trusts is the operating officeof the 18 trusts and its websiteprovides details of the individual areasof interest and eligibility criteria relatingto each one.

Eligibility: The Trusts only fundregistered charities or activities withclearly defined charitable purposes.

Funding Available: Some of the trustshave specific grant programmes whilstother trusts will accept unsolicitedproposals, so long as theydemonstrably and closely fit theirspecific areas of interest. For furtherinformation on each of the trusts checkthe website.

Deadlines: It is advised to check thewebsite for details of applicationprocess and deadlines, as each trustwill be different.

Telephone: 020 7410 0330

Website: www.sfct.org.uk






Tesco Charity Trust

Background: The Tesco Charity Trustwas set up to help Tesco support thelocal communities in which it operates.It aims to do this on a local level bysupporting the needs of employees,customers and communities aroundtheir stores and offices and on anational level by supporting initiativesthat address identified need throughexisting charities’ activities

Eligibility: Charities and not-for-profitorganisations.

Funding Available: The Trust runs twofunding schemes; the CommunityAwards and the larger Grants. TheCommunity Awards Scheme providesone-off donations of between £500 and£4,000 to organisations working onlocal projects that support children andtheir education and welfare, elderlypeople and adults and children withdisabilities. Larger grants of between£4000 and £25,000 are available tocharities working around their storeswith priority to applications in the areasof children’s education and welfare,those with disabilities and the elderly.

Deadlines: There are four rounds offunding each year, check the websitefor further details.

Telephone: 0845 612 3575

Website: www.tescoplc.com

The Tudor Trust

Background: The Tudor Trust is anindependent grant making trust whichsupports voluntary and communitygroups throughout the UK in buildingstronger communities, helping thosewho are disadvantaged and on themargins of society.

Eligibility: Voluntary and communitygroups are eligible. The Trustparticularly wants to help smaller,community-led organisations.

Funding Available: The Trust does nothave specific funding programmes butrather bases funding on needsidentified by the organisations applying.Grants can take the form of corefunding, project grants, capital grants ordevelopment funding. There areexclusions to what they will fund and alist of these can be found on theirwebsite.

Deadlines: You can apply at any timeas grants are made on a rollingprogramme and there are no deadlines.Applicants are asked to submit a brieffirst-stage proposal as part of the two-stage application process.

Telephone: 020 7727 8522

Website: www.tudortrust.org.uk

Sported.

Background: Sported, is the UK’sleading sport for development charity.A free membership organisationcreated to help deliver a sporting legacyfrom the 2012 Olympics, Sported helpsto transform the lives of disadvantagedyouth by supporting community andvoluntary groups delivering sport fordevelopment; helping them grow andrun their organisations to the best oftheir ability.

Eligibility: Only groups who haveapplied and been accepted as Sported.members can apply for a grant. Tobecome a Member of Sported. allprojects or organisations must meetthe following criteria; deliver Sport forDevelopment activities OR beinterested in Sport for Developmentoutcomes, deliver activities for youngpeople aged 11-25 years, use sportand/or physical activity in your project,deliver your project within adisadvantaged community.

Funding Available: Once a memberyou can apply for small grants ofbetween £500 and £2000 or largegrants of between £2,000 and £10,000.

Deadlines: N/A

Telephone: 020 7389 1905

Website: www.sported.org.uk

Sport Northern Ireland

Background: Sport NI is the leadingpublic body for the development ofsport in Northern Ireland. It developsprogrammes to increase participation insport, improve sporting performances,and improve efficiency andeffectiveness in the administration ofsport.

Eligibility: Voluntary and communitygroups, sports clubs, schools, andgoverning bodies of sports can applydepending on the programme.

Funding Available: A range ofprogrammes available with varyingamounts of money on offer. Grantsinclude; Active Schools Programme,Athlete Investment Programme,Awards for Sport, Pound for PoundBoxing Investment, Community Capital,Governance Investment Programme,Investing in Performance Sport,International Sports Events Programme,Places for Sport, PractitionerDevelopment Programme and StadiaSafety Programme.

Deadlines: Various deadlines, check thewebsite for further information andlatest updates.

Telephone: 028 9038 1222

Website: www.sportni.net






Ulster-Scots Agency

Background: The Ulster-Scots Agencywas established to promote the study,conservation, development and use ofUlster-Scots as a living language; toencourage and develop the full range ofits attendant culture; and to promote anunderstanding of the history of Ulster-Scots.

Eligibility: Individuals, communitygroups and not-for-profit organisationsmay apply.

Funding Available: Various grantsavailable to support Ulster-Scots eventsand projects including; SummerSchools, Festivals, and Dance andMusic Tuition. There is also theFinancial Assistance Scheme whichprovides funding for one-off events,celebrations, dance competitions orconcerts. In addition, there areCommunity Impact Grants devised tosupport community development withinthe Ulster-Scots community.

Deadlines: Can apply for the FinancialAssistance Scheme at any time.Various deadlines for other grants,check online for further information.

Telephone: 028 9023 1113

Website: www.ulsterscotsagency.com

UnLtd

Background: UnLtd is a leadingprovider of support to socialentrepreneurs in the UK. It investsdirectly in individuals, offering a range ofresources including advice, networkingand funding. UnLtd assists communityentrepreneurs to start-up, helpsestablished ventures to scale-up and iscommitted to developing a supportsystem for those who need help.

Eligibility: Funding is available topeople who have an idea for a venturethat will have real social impact. Someawards are only available to individualsor new groups, whilst other awards areavailable for existing organisationslooking to grow.

Funding Available: There are a rangeof funding opportunities; Do It Awardsare available for individuals looking tostart up a social venture, Build ItAwards and Fast Growth Awards forthose looking to expand an existingproject, Live UnLtd is for anyone aged11-21, HE Support for whose atUniversity in England, and Wayra UnLtdfor digital technology projects. There isalso the Big Venture Challenge for largergrants.

Deadlines: For most of the awards youcan submit an expression of interest atany time and if you are successful inpassing an initial assessment you willbe informed of the process and thenext application window.

Telephone: 0845 850 1122

Website: www.unltd.org.uk

Winston Churchill Memorial

Trust

Background: The Winston ChurchillMemorial Trust awards TravellingFellowships to British citizens from allwalks of life to travel overseas, to bringback knowledge and best practice forthe benefit of others in their UKprofessions and communities.

Eligibility: Individuals who are UKnationals aged 18 and over. Applicantswill need to have a well thoughtthrough project that clearlydemonstrates wider benefit to thecommunity or field of interest. Notethat applications for 'gap year' activities,courses, academic studies or studentgrants will not be considered.

Funding Available: Fellows receive atravel grant to cover return and internaltravelling, daily living and insurancewithin the countries visited.

Deadlines: Applications process fortravel projects in 2015 opens in May2014 and closes in September 2014.Check the website for more details.

Telephone: 020 7799 1660

Website: www.wcmt.org.uk





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CONSTITUENCY OFFICE

Jim Nicholson MEPStrandtown Hall, 2-4 Belmont Road

Belfast, BT4 2ANTel: 028 9047 4634


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