Village Catalyst Programme

Summary:

Grants and capital funding for charities and social enterprises to revitalise Northern Ireland's rural communities by repurposing historic buildings.

Eligibility criteria:

Your organisation must be one of the following not-for-private-profit organisations:

  • Unincorporated charities (for Project Viability Grants only)
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
  • Charitable Companies Limited by Guarantee
  • Community Benefit Societies
  • Not-for-private-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee
  • Community Interest Companies (CICs) Limited by Guarantee
  • Co-operatives
Additional information:
  • Grant amount: Up to £20,000
  • Project length: Up to one year
  • Funding covers: Project development costs
  • Match-funding: Prefer 50% in place or being sought
  • Location: Anywhere in Northern Ireland
Application process

Two-stage application process:

  • You can submit an Expression of Interest anytime (Stage 1) and you will hear back from AHF within 2 weeks 
  • If your project is a close match with their funding priorities, they will invite you to submit a full application (Stage 2) 

They will let you know if your bid has been successful 2 - 3 months after receiving your second stage application.

Support organisation:
  • The Architectural Heritage Fund
Contact:
The Architectural Heritage Fund
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