Funding and a programme of mentoring are available for community and voluntary sector organisations in Northern Ireland
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) have now open applications for the Elevate Community Mentoring and Grants Programme 2025-26.
Elevate is a programme supporting community and voluntary organisations in Northern Ireland offering training, mentoring and networking opportunities as well as access to resources.
Programme participants take part in a six-month mentoring process with an experienced mentor. Mentees are also able to access a grant of up to £5,000.
Who can apply?
Applications will be accepted from voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Northern Ireland. Applications are particularly welcomed from groups that are volunteer led, have less than five staff or support people from LGBTQIA+ and Minority Ethnic communities and those living with a physical and/or learning disability.
Information sessions
CDHN is hosting a series of Elevate Information sessions online. These sessions are for new groups interested in applying to the Elevate Mentoring and Grants Programme. They will provide detailed information about the application process.
The closing date for applications is 4 pm on Friday 27 June 2025.
First published 5 June 2025.
