Deadline: 18-Dec-20
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is accepting applications for the Community Heritage Fund Northern Ireland. The aim of this grant scheme is to support local projects which help to connect communities with heritage in their local area. The emphasis will be on projects that encourage engagement with local heritage through the place, including buildings, sites and monuments, parks and gardens.
Funding Information
- The Fund is offering grants of between £3,000 – £10,000 for projects based in Northern Ireland that will encourage engagement with their local heritage.
Eligibility Criteria
The fund will support:
- Projects led by local authorities and a range of third sector organisations: This includes those already involved in the promotion of heritage at a community level such as local history and civic societies and voluntary groups with an interest in heritage. Museums with projects that explore the heritage outside their doors are also welcome to apply.
- Organisations that care for heritage attractions: including not for profit organisations that care for historic buildings and sites that open their doors to visitors more than 28 days a year, such as historic places of worship.
- Private owners of heritage: Private owners can apply as long as the funded activity is free to access, invites exploration by local community members and makes an effort to engage those members of the community who could benefit from it most.
- Community groups that are not heritage-based: These are encouraged to get involved and to explore their interpretation of heritage by taking a closer look at what’s on their doorsteps. Local landmarks could be buildings, footpaths, skateparks, schools, community halls, parks, bridges, raths or dolmens – they’ve all played their part in shaping the landscape they see around them today. Applications are welcome from any project which recognises and interprets this.
How To Apply
Follow these steps:
- If you are a first-time applicant, you will first need to register on the portal.
- Once logged in to the portal, choose £3,000 to £10,000 from the pull-down menu.
- Complete the application form provided and use the application help notes.
- Submit the application to them online (via the portal) before noon on 18 December 2020.
- Include the supporting documents required.
- If you require technical assistance with your application, please email them.
Remember, your project must be delivered in the six weeks between 15 February 2021 and 31 March 2021, with project completion paperwork and evaluation to be submitted by 31 May 2021.
Governing documents
- Local authorities and public bodies do not need to supply governing documents but all other organisations should provide a copy of their governing document with their application.
Audited accounts
- Include your most recent audited or accountant verified accounts. If you are a newly formed organisation and do not have a set of audited accounts, please submit your last three bank statements or a letter from your bank confirming that you have opened an account. They do not need your accounts if you are a public organisation (for example, a local authority).
Letters of support
- Include letters of support from the people involved in your project. For example, if you are planning to deliver workshops at local youth clubs then a letter of support will show them that they want to take part. The letters of support should also demonstrate that you have consulted with the local community and that there’s a demand and commitment to take part in your project.
For more information, visit https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/community-heritage-fund-northern-ireland
