Grants in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has unique funding through Invest Northern Ireland, the Department for the Economy, and cross-border programmes with Ireland. These complement UK-wide grants. InterTradeIreland offers grants specifically for cross-border trade and innovation.
There are currently 260 live grants available in Northern Ireland, with deadlines ranging from 14 October 2026 to 1 April 2030.
Checked daily. Last updated 16 August 2026.
Always open
No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.
Support for start-ups
Invest Northern Ireland
Invest Northern Ireland offers support for start-up businesses in Northern Ireland. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling programme with no fix
Climate Action Seed Fund
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
The Climate Action Seed Fund provides up to £5,000 for grassroots environmental projects in Northern Ireland. You can apply if you are a group or individual working on community-led environmental init
Innovation Vouchers
Invest Northern Ireland
Innovation Vouchers provide funding to help Northern Ireland businesses access expert knowledge and support. The vouchers help you work with universities, research organisations, or consultants on inn
Support for start-ups with export potential
Invest Northern Ireland
Invest Northern Ireland offers support for start-up businesses that have potential to export their products or services. This funding is available to new businesses based in Northern Ireland. The gran
The Randal Foundation Small Grant
Community Foundation Northern Ireland / The Randal Foundation
The Randal Foundation Small Grant provides up to £3,000 for grassroots organisations in Northern Ireland. The money supports work that directly saves lives or makes significant improvements to people'
SWEF Enterprise Fund Start-Up Grant
Community Foundation Northern Ireland / SWEF Enterprise Fund
The SWEF Enterprise Fund Start-Up Grant helps young entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland develop their business ideas. You can get up to £500 to support your business investment. This grant is for people
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Create free accountLife Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund (TRIF) Pilot
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
The Life Sciences Transformational R&D Investment Fund Pilot provides capital grants for large-scale research and development projects in the UK life sciences sector. You can get between £5 million an
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Invest Northern Ireland
Knowledge Transfer Partnership funding helps businesses work with universities and colleges on projects. You get help to hire a graduate who works on a specific project for your business. The graduate
See all 3 rounds of Knowledge Transfer PartnershipOpen UK-wide
A further 243 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in Northern Ireland can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.
Always open
No closing date, so you can apply whenever you are ready.
COVID-19 funding over £10,000 including Coronavirus Community Support Fund
National Lottery Community Fund
This fund supports projects and organisations helping communities during COVID-19. The funding is over £10,000 per grant. It includes the Coronavirus Community Support Fund. You can apply if your proj
See all 2 rounds of Coronavirus Community Support FundArmed Forces Covenant Fund Trust – Free from Fear Programme
This grant supports projects helping armed forces communities in North West England. That includes serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families. The Free from Fear programme focuses on
Strategic Legal Fund
The Strategic Legal Fund supports legal work that helps asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across the UK. This fund goes beyond individual cases to change laws, practices and procedures. It aims to
Co-op Local Community Fund
Co-op Local Community Fund
The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects in Co-op members' communities. The funding helps people access opportunities and resources to thrive. Projects can receive up to £1,000. Applications a
Woodroffe Benton Foundation - Small Grants Programme
The Woodroffe Benton Foundation supports charitable projects across the UK. It funds work that cares for sick or elderly people, protects the environment, promotes education, or helps people affected
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP): 2026 – 2027 Round 1
Innovate UK
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help businesses work with universities on innovation projects. A graduate works in your business for 1-3 years to complete a specific project. The government pays most
See all 3 rounds of Knowledge Transfer PartnershipFuture Leaders Fellowships: Round 11, business and non-academic
Innovate UK Business Connect
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects. This funding comes from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The money is specific
See all 2 rounds of Future Leaders FellowshipsRead the guide: Grants in Northern Ireland: Funding for Businesses, Charities and Community Groups
Many UK grants exclude Northern Ireland, so knowing the NI-specific funders matters. Here is where businesses, charities and community groups in Northern Ireland actually find funding, and how to apply.