Community Investment Fund
Voluntary and community organisations can apply for funding between £150,000 and £350,000 for community projects.
Groups can apply for funding from the Community Investment Fund if they are:
- a formally constituted voluntary or community group
- a registered charity
- a community interest company
- a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee
- a social enterprise
- other statutory agencies where there is a partnership arrangement
- groups that have an open and accountable governing document, applicable to the principles within the fund
Projects must be located within the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.
Schemes which will address community and/or sports benefits for a community led regeneration project are eligible.
The Community Investment Fund aims to support community, sporting and interest groups to progress a capital project that meets community needs whilst aligning with the principles in the council's Corporate Plan, Investment Plan and Lisburn and Castlereagh Community Plan.
An application can be submitted for an amount between £150,000 and £350,000, although match funding of no less than 50% must also be secured for the capital project in question.
Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday 4 June 2025.
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council