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Village Catalyst Programme

Grants and capital funding for charities and social enterprises to revitalise Northern Ireland's rural communities by repurposing historic buildings.

Who it is for

Your organisation must be one of the following not-for-private-profit organisations:

  • Unincorporated charities (for Project Viability Grants only)
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)
  • Charitable Companies Limited by Guarantee
  • Community Benefit Societies
  • Not-for-private-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee
  • Community Interest Companies (CICs) Limited by Guarantee
  • Co-operatives

Support you can get

  • Grant amount: Up to £20,000
  • Project length: Up to one year
  • Funding covers: Project development costs
  • Match-funding: Prefer 50% in place or being sought
  • Location: Anywhere in Northern Ireland

How to apply

There is a two-stage application process:

  • You can submit an Expression of Interest anytime (Stage 1) and you will hear back from AHF within 2 weeks
  • If your project is a close match with their funding priorities, they will invite you to submit a full application (Stage 2) 

They will let you know if your bid has been successful 2 - 3 months after receiving your second stage application.

Support organisers

  • The Architectural Heritage Fund

Contact

The Architectural Heritage Fund

Email

rita.harkin@ahfund.org.uk

Next Steps

on the Architectural Heritage Fund website
Published 25 March 2025
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