Connect Fund

Deadline

Funding

£300 – £50,000

Deadline

18 December 2026

Location

UK-wide

Applications

Deadline: 18 December 2026

Overview

The Connect Fund offers grants from £300 to £50,000. It supports work in sectors that directly affect communities in Northern Ireland. The fund encourages east-west collaboration across the UK. It also helps local groups tackle shared challenges and access opportunities that communities in Great Britain also face. The deadline to apply is 18 December 2026.

Requirements to check

Key requirements:

  • Work must support sectors directly affecting Northern Ireland communities
  • Projects should encourage east-west collaboration across the UK

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Who is this for?

This fund is for organisations working in sectors that affect Northern Ireland communities. It is particularly suited to groups looking to build connections and collaborate with communities across Great Britain. There is no information about specific organisation types or size restrictions.

Full details from Northern Ireland Office

The Connect Fund offers grants from £300 up to £50,000 aiming to support work in sectors directly affecting Northern Ireland communities, encouraging east-west collaboration across the UK, and equipping local groups to tackle challenges and access opportunities shared by communities in Great Britain.

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Last updated: 2 November 2026