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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GRANT APPLICANTS

Applications to new grants

If you are applying for any Council grant you MUST apply through the Funding Hub links and not by using a Bookmark or Favourites link (that you may have saved on your PC or computer). As we have migrated our grants onto a new system using old Bookmarks or links will mean we have no access to your application.

If your group/organisation is struggling to get a Bank account open

We understand that some groups have issues trying to open a Bank account. If this has happened to you, please email to advise also NICVA have put together the following guide in relation to Bank accounts Bank account availability for voluntary organisations | NICVA which we hope will be of help.

To access the new Funding Hub please click on the below link:-

https://funding.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/

Should you wish to view or print a previously submitted application on our New Funding Hub (since February 2024) please click on the above link.

Please note: Only the email address used to apply and submit an application on the new Funding Hub can access, view or print submitted applications.

Civic Representation Grant 2025-26

This grant is to support eligible individuals or organisations within the council area who will act as effective ambassadors for the borough in their chosen activity.

Grant is now open

This grant will close for applications at 12 noon on Friday 06 February 2026.

Initial queries should be directed to Valerie Armstrong on 07515 607480.

To Apply or access the Funding Hub for submitted applications (since February 2024)

Guidance Notes

Guidance Manual for Civic Representation Grant 2025-26

Capital Project Grants

Capital Grants 2025/26

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council will be offering financial assistance to eligible groups in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

Large Capital Project Grants will open for applications @ 9:00 Monday 13 January 2025 and will close at 12noon on Friday 17 October 2025 or once the budget is fully committed. The delivery period for Large Capital to start is from the date of your Letter of Offer until 31 March 2026.

Small Capital Project Grants will open for applications @ 9:00 Monday 13 January 2025 and will close at 12noon on Friday 7 February 2025. The delivery period for Small Capital is from the date of your Letter of Offer until 31 March 2026.

Funding is available through the following grant programmes:
– Large Capital Grant (£2,501 to £20,000) Up to 50%
–Small Capital Grant (Up to £2,500) Up to 50%

Small Capital Project Grant is now closed

You MUST submit a signed Constitution with all applications

The above is subject to change and budget.

To Apply or access the Funding Hub for submitted applications (since February 2024)

Guidance Notes
Large Capital Project Fund 2025-26 Guidance Manual

Revenue Grants 2025-26

We will be offering financial assistance to eligible groups in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

Call 2 is now closed.

Call 3 will open for applications at 9.00am on Monday 18 August and will close at 12 noon on Friday 12 September 2025. The delivery period is from 01 December 2025 to 31 March 2026. Christmas tree Switch-On Events delivery is from 10 November 2025.

Funding is available through the following grant programmes:

Community Grants
Arts, Culture and Events Grants
Good Relations Grants

Information sessions for Call 3 will be online through MS Teams – Dates and times to be advertised nearer to the call opening

Please email to register for an information session.

Grant is now closed

To Apply or access the Funding Hub for submitted applications (since February 2024)

Guidance Notes

Further Information

Further Information
All applications are to be submitted online using the link:
https://funding.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/

Groups wishing to be notified of future funding opportunities and other relevant information should request their details be added to the Council database by emailing

Any queries for either Capital or Revenue grants should initially be directed to or by phoning 07515 607480.