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 252 live grants available in Northern Ireland, with deadlines ranging from 2 October 2026 to 1 April 2030.
Checked daily. Last updated 1 October 2026.
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Travel Award for Bands
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Travel Awards of £500 to £5,000 support eligible Northern Ireland bands performing or showcasing outside Northern Ireland. The Arts Council says the scheme currently has no remaining budget: applications are still accepted, but decisions may be deferred until funding becomes available. Apply at least four weeks before travel and do not assume an award will be made.
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 splits their time between your company and the academic partner. This can help you develop new products, improve processes, or solve technical problems. The funding covers the graduate's salary and training costs. Projects typically last 12 to 36 months. You need to be a business based in Northern Ireland. You must find an academic partner to work with.
See all 3 rounds of Knowledge Transfer PartnershipAgri-Food Investment Initiative
Invest Northern Ireland
The Agri-Food Investment Initiative is run by Invest Northern Ireland. This grant supports businesses in the agriculture and food sectors. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There are no stated deadlines, suggesting this may be a rolling programme. Eligibility criteria are not detailed in the current information. The grant appears to focus on agri-food businesses looking for investment support. You will need to contact Invest Northern Ireland directly for full details about amounts, eligibility, and application requirements.
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 innovation projects. You can use the money to develop new products, services, or processes. The funding covers costs like research, technical advice, and specialist expertise. This is a rolling programme so you can apply at any time. The exact funding amounts are not specified in the available information. You will need to check with Invest Northern Ireland for current rates and eligibility criteria.
SWEF Enterprise Fund Start-Up Grant
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
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 aged 18-30 who are majority shareholders in their business. Your business must be pre-revenue or turning over less than £500 per month. You need to be from a low-income household or facing financial challenges. The grant is available on a rolling basis with no set deadline. This funding can help you get your business idea off the ground.
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 initiatives. The fund supports projects that tackle environmental justice, climate resilience, or conservation. Your project must have clear outcomes within 3 to 12 months. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. The fund prioritises locally focused projects that educate and engage communities. You can use the money for immediate local environmental impact projects.
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Create free accountCarn Hill Community Benefit Fund
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
This fund supports community projects near the Carn Hill Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. You can apply for up to £3,000. It is open to community organisations within 6km of the windfarm, covering Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. Priority areas include skills development for young adults, intergenerational projects, tackling rural isolation, community arts, and improving community spaces. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.
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A further 224 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in Northern Ireland can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.
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Material Focus - Electricals Recycling Fund
Material Focus
The Electricals Recycling Fund helps organisations improve electrical waste recycling and reuse. Material Focus provides this annual funding to stop electrical items being hoarded or thrown away. Since 2020, they have worked with over 100 local authorities and businesses. The fund supports projects that encourage people to recycle electrical items properly. You can use the money for campaigns, collection schemes, or education programmes. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
Frontier AI Discovery
Innovate UK
Frontier AI Discovery is a grant programme from Innovate UK focused on artificial intelligence research and development. The funding amount has not been specified. This appears to be a rolling programme with no fixed deadline. Eligibility criteria have not been detailed in the available information. The grant is available across the UK, with particular focus on England. You would likely use this funding for AI research projects or developing new AI technologies. More details about application requirements and funding amounts would need to be confirmed directly with Innovate UK.
LandAid - Young Futures Fund
LandAid
The Young Futures Fund provides grants to organisations helping young people at risk of homelessness. The fund supports projects that increase access to safe and affordable housing. It also funds support services to help young people keep their homes and live independently. The fund is available in North West England. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The funding amount is not specified. You need to be an organisation working with homeless or at-risk young people to apply.
Benefact Trust – Community Impact Grants
Benefact Trust
The Benefact Trust Community Impact Grants support Christian organisations in North West England. The grants fund projects that make a positive difference to lives and communities. You must be a Christian organisation to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. This appears to be a rolling programme with no set deadlines. You can use the money for community projects that transform lives. The exact application process and eligibility requirements are not detailed in the current information.
Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund
Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund
The Your Trust Middleton at Home Fund provides up to £1,000 for organisations in Middleton to run summer holiday activities for children and young people in 2026. The fund aims to support enriching and fun holiday provision during the summer break. You can use the money to provide engaging, safe activities for local children. This is specifically for organisations based in Middleton in North West England. The deadline appears to be rolling, so you can apply when ready. The minimum funding amount is not specified.
True Colours Trust - UK Small Grants
True Colours Trust
Up to £10,000 for UK projects supporting disabled children and young people, those with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
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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 of the graduate's salary and university costs. Your business must contribute to the project costs. This is a national UK scheme with rolling applications. You can apply throughout the year. The partnership helps you access university expertise and develop new products or processes.
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 specifically for developing future leaders in research and innovation. This is Round 11 of the Future Leaders Fellowships programme. The deadline is 4 November 2026. You must be a UK registered organisation to apply. The funding range for individual projects is not specified.
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.