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 177 live grants available in Northern Ireland, with deadlines ranging from 14 October 2026 to 31 March 2030.
Checked daily. Last updated 11 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.
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 fixed deadline. You can apply if you are starting a new business in Northern Ireland. The grant could help with various start-up costs and business development needs. More details about eligibility requirements and application process would need to be confirmed directly with Invest Northern Ireland.
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.
Support for innovation driven start-ups
Invest Northern Ireland
Invest Northern Ireland offers support for innovation driven start-ups. The grant helps new businesses that focus on innovation and technology. You must be based in Northern Ireland to apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This means you can apply at any time throughout the year. The grant aims to help start-up companies grow and develop their innovative ideas. You will need to demonstrate that your business is innovation focused.
Small Eco Awards
National Lottery Community Fund
This funding supports projects with environmental sustainability as their main aim, including nature, pollution and one-off environmental events. Awards range from £300 to £20,000, and projects must be based in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
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.
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Create free accountDunmore Community Benefit Fund
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
This fund supports local community projects near Dunmore Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. You can apply for grants up to £2,500. Projects must benefit the local community within 10 miles of the wind farm. Eligible activities include community cohesion, energy efficiency, sport and culture, training, education, and environmental projects. Your organisation must be based within that 10-mile radius to apply. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.
Open UK-wide
A further 144 grants are open across the whole UK, so organisations in Northern Ireland can apply for these too. Showing 24. See all UK-wide grants.
Future 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.