Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area!
This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on their community.
Last year, 116 local groups collectively received £114,100 for a wide range of projects including sporting initiatives for all ages, community gardens and intergenerational initiatives to name just a few.
This is the fifth year of this fantastic project so, if you have an idea in mind of something that would bring value to your area and support your community, especially in these increasingly difficult times, look no further!
There are seven information sessions taking place over the new few weeks where you can find out all you need to know, so come along and find out more!
“Tak£500+ is an excellent opportunity to get funding for a project in your local community and really make a difference to those living in your area. I would encourage everyone to come along to one of the information sessions and see how you can benefit from this fantastic project,” commented Alderman Stephen Moutray, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon.
“I have seen the difference that the Tak£500+ project has made to local communities and the incredible impact it has had across the borough. This project is now in its fifth year and continuing to grow – so don’t miss out on the chance to receive up to £1000 to help benefit the residents in your area.”
Information sessions are as follows:
- Thursday 16th April: Online via Zoom 7:00pm – 8:00pm
- Friday 17th April: Online via Zoom 10:30am – 11:30am
- Monday 20th April: Online via Zoom 2:30pm – 3:30pm
- Tuesday 21st April – 7:00pm – 8:00pm, The Old Courthouse, 7 Main Street, Markethill
- Wednesday 22nd April – 7:00pm – 8:00pm, Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre
- Thursday 23rd April – 7:00pm – 8:00pm, Bowling Pavilion, Lurgan Road
- Wednesday 29th April: Online via Zoom 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Both constituted groups and non-constituted groups can apply for funding to help bring an idea to life. Ideas can be based on the Take 5 Ways to Wellbeing – which are a great guide to helping you to look after yourself and others during these uncertain days, including keeping you connected to the people around you and encouraging communities to lean on each other.
Applications can be made online here: www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/take500plus
If you need more information or support, please contact a member of the PB Working Group who will be happy to help you. Full contact details are online or alternatively, you can email
This project is being taken forward by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Community Planning Partnership and is supported by a range of partners including the Public Health Agency, ABC Council, Heritage Places, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, PSNI, Ark Housing, Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Arbour Housing, Choices Housing Ireland Ltd, ABC Community and Voluntary Panel, Education Authority and Sport NI.
