FundingABC – Community Events

Community Events Fund (includes Christmas Switch On Events)

Purpose:

For local small scale community festivals or events.

Eligible Applicants:

Groups/projects must:

• Be a community or voluntary organisation (not for personal profit)
• Have 90% of beneficiaries in Council area

Event Funding Covers:

Eligible costs include: venue hire, equipment, printing costs, materials, insurance, programme facilitator, toilets, road closure costs.

• £750 for 1day
• £1,000 for 2 days
• £1,250 for 3 or more days

Christmas Tree Switch On Funding Covers:

Eligible costs include: living Christmas trees, sweets and selection boxes.

• Population under 1,000: £500
• Population 1,000 – 4,000: £750
• Population over 4,000: £1,000

OPENS: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9.00am.

CLOSES: Friday 27 November 2026 at 12noon.

Information sessions:

Come along to a grant information session for advice and guidance:

• Tuesday 3 November at Palace Stables, Hayloft, Armagh, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
• Wednesday 4 November, 3.00pm, online information session
• Wednesday 4 November at The Old Town Hall, Banbridge, 7.00pm – 8.30pm
• Thursday 5 November at Brownlow Hub, 7.00pm – 8.30pm

To register, please email:

HOW TO APPLY

1. Each grant has guidance notes, please ensure you read this fully.
2. The Applicant Manual (Revenue Grants) provides detailed tips and guidance on completing your application.
3. Use the online Funding Hub Portal to complete your application online using the APPLY NOW button
4. Submit by Deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

For queries, email:

If you require further information, please contact Valerie Armstrong on 07515 607480.