The Community Foundation Northern Ireland

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Funding in Northern Ireland

Registered Charity Number: NIC105105

Description

Emergency fund name	Various funds
Grant size	Dependent on fund, check on funders website
Funder's interests	Projects that help older people, vulnerable people or children and families
Who they support	They are unable to fund churches. However, if your application fully meets all other criteria, they will pass it to the Rural Community Network who may be able to provide you with funding support
Themes	Supporting the community Supporting elderly people Children and families
Exclusions and other info	Excludes Churches, but you may be passed on to the Rural Community Network for funding Various funds available through the Community Foundation Northern Ireland, check on their website
How to apply	Check with specific grants via their website
Deadline	Various, depending on grant

Contact information

028 9024 5927

applications@communityfoundationni.org

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