Belfast City Council Grants

Belfast City Council has 10 open funds listed here, with the next deadline on 8 January 2027.

Checked daily. Last updated 22 October 2026.

What Belfast City Council funds

Counted across the 10 open funds on this page.

Charities & Non-Profit (8)Health & Social Work (5)Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (3)Education (2)Hospitality & Food Service (1)

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast City Council Sports Event Grant 2027/28

Belfast City Council

£1,000 - £10,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Sports organisations can get £1,000 to £10,000 to stage major sporting events in Belfast. Applications are scored on planning, experience and impact on the sport. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/10._Sports_Event_Grant_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast Summer Scheme Grant for Children with Disabilities and/or Additional Needs 2027

Belfast City Council

Up to £10,000Education, Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Groups and SEN schools can get up to £10,000 to run a summer scheme for children aged 5 to 17 with disabilities or additional needs in Belfast. Schemes must run for at least 5 days in July and August 2027. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/6._Summer_Scheme_for_Children_with_disabilities_and_or_additional_needs_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast City Council Arts and Heritage Project Grant 2027/28

Belfast City Council

Up to £10,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Arts and heritage organisations can get up to £10,000 for innovative one off projects in Belfast. At least 20% of costs must come from elsewhere. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/1._Arts___Heritage_Grant_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast Community Festivals Fund 2027/28

Belfast City Council

£2,500 - £10,000Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Charities & Non-Profit

Community groups can get £2,500 to £10,000 to run a cultural community festival in Belfast. The festival must be community led and last at least eight hours. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/2._Community_Festivals_Fund_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast City Council Good Relations Grant 2027/28

Belfast City Council

Up to £5,000Charities & Non-Profit

Groups in Belfast can get up to £5,000 for projects that build good relations between communities. Talk to the Good Relations Unit about your idea first. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/3._Good_Relations_Grant_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

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Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast City Council Parks Events Grant 2027/28

Belfast City Council

£1,000 - £3,000Charities & Non-Profit, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

Community groups can get £1,000 to £3,000 to stage an event in a Belfast City Council park. Events must follow park bye laws and have local support. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/4._Parks_Events_Grant_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast City Council Summer Scheme Grant 2027

Belfast City Council

Up to £2,500Education, Charities & Non-Profit

Belfast community groups can get up to £2,500 to run a summer scheme for children aged 5 to 14 in summer 2027. Schemes must run for at least 10 days. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/5._Summer_Scheme_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast Support for Sport Small Development Grant 2027/28

Belfast City Council

Up to £1,500Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Belfast sports clubs can get up to £1,500 for coaching and club development training, plus £250 for equipment. At least 25% of costs must come from elsewhere. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/9._S4S_Small_Development_Grant_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast Support for Sport Hospitality Grant 2027/28

Belfast City Council

Up to £3,000Health & Social Work, Hospitality & Food Service

Belfast sports clubs hosting visiting teams can get up to £3,000 towards hospitality. The award depends on how many visitors come from outside Northern Ireland. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/7._S4S_Hospitality_Grant_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 8 Jan 2027

Belfast Support for Sport Large Development Grant 2027/28

Belfast City Council

Up to £5,000Health & Social Work, Charities & Non-Profit

Belfast sports clubs can get up to £5,000 for a new project that grows the club or brings new people into sport. You need a current club development plan. Apply online by 12 noon on 8 January 2027. Official source: https://grants.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenantfiles/233/documents/8._S4S_Large_Development_Grant_-_2027-28_-_Updated_Guidance_Notes.pdf. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.

Where this funding goes

Northern Ireland (10)

Frequently asked questions about Belfast City Council funding

How many Belfast City Council grants are open right now?+

10 grants from Belfast City Council are open on GrantMatch today. The list is checked daily.

When is the next Belfast City Council deadline?+

The nearest deadline is 8 January 2027. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.

How do I apply for Belfast City Council funding?+

Each grant on this page links to the Belfast City Council application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.

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