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.
This is the fourth 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 Councillor Sarah Duffy, 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 fourth 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 1st May: Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre, 7pm – 8pm
- Friday 2nd May, Online via Zoom, 10am-11am
- Tuesday 6th May, Banbridge Civic Building, 7pm-8pm
- Wednesday 7th May, Chamber at Armagh Palace Demesne, 7pm – 8pm
- Thursday 8th May, Online via Zoom, 10am-11am
- Thursday 8th May, Online via Zoom, 2pm-3pm
- Tuesday 13th May Online via Z00m, 7pm-8pm
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 has been funded by a range of partners including the Public Health Agency, ABC Council, Heritage Places, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, PSNI, Department for Communities, Ark Housing, Northern Ireland Housing Executive and Arbour Housing.
It has also been supported by the Community and Voluntary Panel, the Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership, the Policing & Community Safety Partnership, Education Authority and Sport NI.
