fundermatcher
Community DevelopmentNorthern Ireland13 Funders

Community Development Grants in Northern Ireland

Browse 13 funders supporting community development charities in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland charities working in community development can access funding from both national grant-makers and regional funders with a specific focus on the area. We currently list 13 funders supporting community development work in Northern Ireland. Many of these funders also support related cause areas, so we recommend browsing the full Community Development grants directory and the Northern Ireland regional hub for additional opportunities.

Tips for applying to community development funders
Community development funders want to see that your organisation is genuinely rooted in the area you serve. Demonstrate local knowledge by referencing specific neighbourhood dynamics, community assets, and the relationships you have built over time — not just census data. Describe a participatory needs assessment process: how did residents themselves identify the issues your project addresses, and how will they continue to shape delivery? Partnership working is essential in this space, so detail your collaborations with other local organisations, statutory agencies, and community groups, explaining what each partner brings and how you avoid duplication. Address sustainability explicitly — funders need confidence that your work will continue beyond the grant period through community ownership, income generation, volunteer capacity, or integration into local infrastructure. Include community asset mapping that shows you understand what already exists and how your project builds on strengths rather than starting from scratch. Strong applications demonstrate that the community drives the agenda rather than the organisation imposing solutions. Show how you reach residents who are typically excluded from community engagement processes, and explain your approach to building social capital and civic participation alongside delivering specific project activities.

Community Development Funders in Northern Ireland

13 funders found

An Ciste Infheistíochta Gaeilge

Open

An Ciste Infheistíochta Gaeilge is an independent capital development fund dedicated to empowering Irish language communities through strategic invest...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £250,000

Co-operation Ireland

Open

Co-operation Ireland, established in 1979 as Co-operation North, is an all-island peace-building charity dedicated to fostering reconciliation and pos...

Grant Range
£10,000 - £100,000

Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

Open

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, established in 1979 as the Northern Ireland Voluntary Trust, is an independent grant-making body with o...

Grant Range
£3,000 - £20,000

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited

Open

Developing Healthy Communities (DHC) Limited is a longstanding Northern Ireland-registered charity with over 30 years of experience transforming lives...

Grant Range
£1,000 - £5,000

Enkalon Foundation

Open

The Enkalon Foundation embodies a mission rooted in community resilience and social welfare, originating from support for former factory workers facin...

Grant Range
£500 - £6,000

Fermanagh Trust

Open

The Fermanagh Trust, an independent community foundation established in 1995, serves as the sole dedicated funder for County Fermanagh, Northern Irela...

Grant Range
£500 - £3,000

Groundwork UK

Open

Groundwork UK, established in 1981 from the Countryside Commission’s Operation Groundwork, champions practical community action to alleviate poverty a...

Grant Range
£500 - £5,000

Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland

Open

Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland, established over 40 years ago and funded entirely by Lloyds Banking Group profits as one of four autonomous H...

Grant Range
£2,500 - £45,000

Honourable the Irish Society

Open

The Honourable the Irish Society, established by Royal Charter in 1613 as an offshoot of the City of London Corporation, originally oversaw the Planta...

Grant Range
£250 - £2,000

John Moores Foundation

Open

The John Moores Foundation, established in Liverpool in 1964 by philanthropist Sir John Moores, is a family-founded independent grant-maker dedicated ...

Grant Range
£2,000 - £10,000

Northern Ireland Community Development Health Network Ltd

Open

Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) champions community development to eradicate health inequalities in Northern Ireland, recognizing heal...

Grant Range
£2,500 - £5,000

Royal Academy of Engineering

Open

The Royal Academy of Engineering, the UK’s national academy for engineering established in 1976 and granted a royal charter in 1983, harnesses the exp...

Grant Range
£3,000 - £625,000

Ulster Garden Villages Limited

Open

Ulster Garden Villages Limited (UGV), a Belfast-based charitable foundation established in 1946, originally tackled post-war housing shortages in Nort...

Grant Range
£5,000 - £100,000

Community Development Grants in Other Regions

LondonSouth EastSouth WestEast of EnglandWest MidlandsEast MidlandsYorkshire and the HumberNorth WestNorth EastWalesScotland

Other Causes in Northern Ireland

Children & Young PeopleMental HealthEducation & TrainingEnvironment & ConservationDisabilityHealth & WellbeingHomelessness & HousingPoverty & DeprivationArts, Culture & HeritageOlder PeopleSport & Physical ActivityFaith-Based OrganisationsWomen & GirlsRacial Equality & Ethnic Minorities

Community Development Grants in Northern Ireland: FAQ

How many community development funders support Northern Ireland charities?

Fundermatcher lists 13 funders that provide community development grants to charities in Northern Ireland. This includes both regional funders and national grant-makers that accept applications from Northern Ireland organisations.

How do I find community development funding in Northern Ireland?

Use Fundermatcher to match your Northern Ireland charity with suitable community development funders. Create a profile describing your work, and our AI will identify the most relevant funders from our database of 3,500+ UK grant-makers.

Which Community Development Funders in Northern Ireland Fit Your Charity?

Describe your charity once and we'll rank these 13 funders by how well they match your work — plus 3,500+ more across the UK.

  • Match scores
  • Eligibility checks
  • AI grant writer