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Funding News
The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) offers grants of up to £10,000 for the delivery of projects and activities that address the challenges faced by the military community in the UK and overseas. Their BFBS Big Salute Grant raises money to benefit members of the armed forces community and their families. Monies are raised and donated through activities undertaken by the BFBS audience and staff. Charities with an annual income of under £1 million can apply for funding to support the communities related to one of the armed services, either regular, reservist, veteran, or family members. The deadline for applications is 31 July 2026.
The Grocers’ Charity awards about £1 million pounds each year to UK-registered charities. Grants typically up to £5,000, occasionally larger grants may be made. Registered charities in the UK with a turnover below £500,000 (or medical charities with an income below £15 million) are eligible to apply. Areas supported include Relief of hardship, Children and young people, Elderly, Disability and inclusion, Health, Military, Arts, Heritage, and Environment and conservation. Closing date for applications is 1 September 2026.
Ufi’s VocTech Together Programme
VocTech Together is Ufi’s £2.85 million programme designed to catalyse the adoption of vocational technology and transform skills development across the UK. It is a collaborative programme that brings together partners, funding and innovation to develop technology-driven solutions addressing major challenges in adult vocational learning in the UK. In 2027, the VocTech Together Grant Fund will offer grants of between £20,000 and £40,000. Eligible applicants include training providers, colleges, charities, public bodies, employers and employer groups, along with collaborative partnerships. Complete short online form to get involved.
Movember launching Community Men’s Health Research Programme Funding
Movember is launching a new global funding opportunity across Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States (California only). This program embeds Community Fellows (early career researchers <5 years post-PhD) directly within community organizations already improving the lives of boys and young men aged 12 to 35 years. Grounded in community-based participatory research, the program centers equity, shared power, and lived experience. It focuses on three core areas of men’s health: Coping and consumption, Social connection, and Early fatherhood. Funding is for three years.
Startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations. D-Prize is open to any business model (for-profit, non-profit, and everything in between). It depends on the selected intervention – choose from Health, Water, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Energy, Public Services, Education, and Custom. The Global competition launched 7 April; Early submission deadline 17 May 2026 at 23:59 Pacific Time.
Upcoming Deadlines
Grassroots Facilities Programme Pilot Stage
The Northern Ireland Football Fund’s pilot stage - Grassroots Facilities Programme - aims to support investment in Grassroots Football Facilities across Northern Ireland. Stream 1 is open to: (A) Grassroots Football Clubs who are the Owner of the Grassroots Football Facility or Grassroots Football Clubs who intend to become the Owner of the Grassroots Football Facility prior to the issue of a Funding Agreement. Apply for funding awards between £500,000 and £1,500,000. Deadline is 5pm on 15 April 2026.
Aviva Foundation - support for communities across the UK
The Aviva Foundation offers two distinct funding programmes. The Communities Fund is open to organisations with an annual income of £1 million or less for projects/organisations that promote financial wellbeing and climate action. Utilising Crowdfunder, approved organisations can receive up to £25,000 in match funding per calendar yea. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Medium and large organisations with an annual income over £1 million can apply to the multi-year Financial Futures Fund for a minimum grant of £100,000 (no upper limit). Funding supports organisations driving transformational change in financial resilience. Next deadline 15 April 2026.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Reconciliation Fund
The Reconciliation Fund awards grants to organisations working to build better relations within and between traditions in Northern Ireland, between North and South, and between Ireland and Britain. The Reconciliation Fund operates one annual funding round for 12-month grants. They will accept applications through their online application portal until the final closing date of Thursday, 16th April 2026 at 23:59.
Community Foundation NI: Evishagaran and Craiggore Community Benefit Fund
The Evishgaran and Craiggore Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund’s aim is to provide financial support towards the development of locally beneficial community-based projects and initiatives within a 7km radius of Evishgaran and Craiggore wind farms, Dungiven. Grants up to £4,000. Deadline 1pm on 16 April 2026.
Co-op Foundation: Green Opportunities Fund
Their £2.2m Green Opportunities Fund is a partnership between the Co-op Foundation and Co-op which will fund organisations across the UK that are supporting young people to consider green careers. The fund will run for three years, the first of which will be a pilot year to test approaches. Following this launch in Spring 2026, there will be another opportunity to apply in 2027, and a final round in 2028. Applicants can apply for between £50,000 and £100,000 for their project - full cost recovery encouraged. Charities, CICs, Co-operatives, and Community Benefit Societies can apply. Deadline 12pm(noon) on 17 April 2026.
Events & Training
FREE: Fundraising Lab 3: Making the most of corporate partnerships
The final Fundraising Lab from Enthuse's Digital Fundraising Labs series focuses on engaging and strengthening your corporate partnerships. Now taking place 21 April 2026 from 11am to 12pm.
Chartered Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland Awards 2026
Titanic Hotel, Belfast - Thursday 25 June 2026
Do you know an incredible fundraiser making a difference in Northern Ireland? Now’s the time to recognise them! Nominations are open to celebrate the passion, creativity and impact of fundraisers across our community.
Fundraising Articles and Resources
#FundingFebruary: Maximising Contactless Donations with Give A Little
For #FundingFebruary2026, Vicky Hewlett, Head of Marketing Communications at Give A Little explained how you can work towards building a sustainable cashless fundraising strategy with their solutions. Catch up on the recording here.
NICVA Member Spotlight: Portadown Wellness Centre continues to Grow
Funded by the profits of the Empower Garden Centre and the recently added, Community Café, popping in for a potted plant and a cappuccino in Portadown means green fingered residents help lift the cloud of mental illness.
The Honourable The Irish Society to Launch New Grant Programmes
The Society is pausing their current grants programme for a short time to allow them to build new programmes which reflect their strategic priorities.
Catch up with Enthuse's Digital Fundraising Labs series
Your handy resource page to catch up on Enthuse’s Digital Fundraising Labs hosted as part of Funding February 2026. Delivered by Jared Monaghan, Senior Partnerships Manager with Enthuse, this series of three 1-hour webinars over three months focuses on increasing your understanding of online fundraising tactics and how to maximise their value to your organisation.
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