Small Grants Scheme
Make a BIG difference with a Small Grant!
The application window for the 2025–26 Small Grants Scheme is now closed. Decision letters will be available on the applicant portal (Submittable) from 18th September 2025. Due to the high volume of applicants, we cannot offer feedback on unsuccessful submissions.
The Small Grants Scheme supports community groups, schools, not-for-profit organisations, and unconstituted groups. Grants of £500 to £3,000 are available to develop environmental improvement projects that benefit the wider community.
For further information, please read the Guidance Notes & FAQs and Small Grant Scheme 2025 presentation here.
The Small Grant Scheme supports projects that:
- Increase civic pride and enhance the quality of local green spaces
- Transform underused areas into vibrant, valued community spaces
- Improve community health and wellbeing through the enhancement of public spaces
- Promote environmentally focused actions and boost local biodiversity
Previously Funded Projects
The Small Grants Scheme 2024–25 successfully supported 115 groups across Northern Ireland, helping them deliver a wide range of local environmental projects with a total investment of £196,342.
The scheme attracted an impressive 378 applications and achieved a 94% project completion rate. Funded projects included the transformation of community gardens, food-growing projects, litter-picking campaigns, biodiversity recovery efforts, and many more creative ways to green up local areas.
The 2024/25 Scheme was funded by 9 local councils and Northern Ireland Housing Executive and supported by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs.
Take a look at some amazing projects from the Live Here Love Here Small Grant Scheme: