Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is pleased to announce the launch of its latest round of community funding totalling £483,000, with applications opening on Monday 3 November and closing on Friday 28 November 2025, 4pm.
The funding programmes include the Community Support Grant, Community Festivals Fund and a range of Arts Grants, bursaries and awards, all designed to empower local groups and organisations to deliver meaningful projects that enhance community life and cultural wellbeing across the council area.
In addition to these core grants, the council is also launching two one-off funding opportunities:
- Inclusive Communities Fund – aimed at supporting the delivery of programmes and events to promote community integration and inclusion, and
- Community Cohesion Fund – focused on strengthening relationships between diverse communities and fostering mutual understanding through partnership delivery.
Three information workshops have been scheduled to guide groups through the application process. These will take place on:
- Monday 10th November at 7pm at ISLAND Arts Centre
- Thursday 13th November at 7pm at Moneyreagh Community Centre
- Wednesday 19th November at 7pm via Teams
Councillor Tim Mitchell, Chair of the council’s Communities & Wellbeing Committee welcomed the launch, stating:
“Our community and arts organisations are the heartbeat of Lisburn & Castlereagh. This funding represents a significant investment in the people and projects that bring our communities together, celebrate our diversity, and support those most in need. I encourage all eligible groups to attend the workshops and apply for these valuable grants.”
Find all the necessary forms and detailed guidelines here: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/w/community-grants
For further information, please contact Community Services community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or call 028 9244 7713.