The Grand Choice participatory budgeting initiative for Castlereagh South was held on Saturday 21st October 2023 at St Joseph’s Parish Hall, Knockbracken Drive, Carryduff. Each of the projects was exhibited during the event prior to the public casting their votes.
16 groups from across the DEA were awarded a total of £15,000.
Grand Choice Winners
| Organisation | Amount Awarded |
| Lough Moss Junior Parkrun | £1,000 |
| The Vibe Youth Club | £1,000 |
| Carryduff Primary School | £1,000 |
| Carryduff Play Group | £1,000 |
| Newtownbreda FC Academy | £1,000 |
| Carryduff Set Dancing Club | £1,000 |
| Carr Primary School | £1,000 |
| Millennium Integrated Nursery School | £1,000 |
| Carryduff GAC | £1,000 |
| Dreamscheme Connect & Learn (youth event and 2 community service days) | £1,000 |
| Dreamscheme NI (purchase of equipment for podcasts) | £999 |
| Carryduff GAC Handball Section | £967 |
| Newtownbreda FC | £960 |
| Fourwinds Community Group | £820 |
| Carryduff Taekwondo Club | £740 |
| Carryduff Regeneration Forum | £514 |
For further information please contact the PCSP Officers on 07771 345922 or 07771 345429.