Northern Ireland
From Belfast’s rich industrial and maritime heritage, to luscious landscapes and parks, to museums bursting with the stories of local people, Northern Ireland has it all.
We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating Northern Ireland’s diverse heritage. Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in Northern Ireland, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Application advice events
Our regular funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundNI
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We work flexibly and conduct some of our day-to-day business from home.
Please send all items electronically via northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk and not by post.
Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 028 9592 1901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Arthur House, 41 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
There is step-free access via the main entrance to the lift lobby. There are lifts to reception on the second floor and a platform lift on this floor to the kitchen.
Projects
Transforming Saintfield’s Windmill Field into a community heritage park
A National Lottery windfall for Saintfield Community Association will provide much needed free-to-access green space in the historic County Down village.
Projects
Creating Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage archive
A collaborative effort will record and share Northern Ireland’s modern LGBTQ+ history.
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Nature restoration and community access central to Divis and the Black Mountain transformation
Over £4.6million of heritage funding has been secured for Belfast’s largest urban green space over the past 20 years.
Projects
How a derelict building on Bangor’s seafront became Northern Ireland’s newest venue
Thanks to overwhelming community support, Open House turned a former bank and court house in Bangor into a contemporary music venue, saving it from dereliction.
Projects
New Peacemakers Museum explores community journey from conflict to peace
A new community heritage museum is set to open at the Gasyard Centre in Spring 2024.
Projects
Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat commemorated with exhibition space in Donaghadee
Donaghadee Heritage has secured £90,000 to bring the story of the lifeboat and the town's history to life.
News
We’re supporting Belfast 2024’s year of culture and creativity
Publications
Northern Ireland: committee decisions March 2024
News
Competition: enter your creative Heritage Fund grant acknowledgement
Videos
How do our investment principles help heritage?
News
£14.8million awarded to projects forging the future of our industrial past
Blogs
Techniques for supporting young people's wellbeing during heritage projects
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions February 2024
News
Hundreds of special heritage offers across the UK this spring
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions January 2024
Publications
Northern Ireland: Committee decisions December 2023
Programme
National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000
Programme