Grants for community and voluntary organisations focusing primarily on annual core running costs and programme costs.
This programme closes at midday on Friday 20 March 2026.
Who it is for
Grants will focus primarily on annual core running costs and programme costs. Applications should demonstrate a clear community development focus.
Eligible applicants
- be a community or voluntary organisation (not for personal profit)
- not have exceeded the maximum number of grant awards in this year
- have 90% of beneficiaries in Council area
- have a clear community development focus
Support you can get
Groups can also apply under this grant programme for a time-bound programme of activity where there is a community development focus to the project, addressing an issue or improving skills.
For example, a group could apply for costs associated with delivering a multi-session IT or First Aid class or bring in speakers for their regular meetings.
Revenue costs are also covered and include
- insurance
- rent
- heat and light (oil, electricity etc)
- water rates (excluding sewage)
- telephone/broadband
- cleaning materials
- stationery
Grants available
- Micro Grant – up to £1,000
- Small Grant – £1,001 to £2,000
- Medium Grant – £2,001 to £10,000
Support organisers
- Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
Next Steps
on the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council website
Published
24 February 2026
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