National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000

Rural Heritage of South Armagh

Applicant: Rural Health Partnership

Project description: This project hopes to provide the rural community of South Armagh with skills and knowledge about how to assist in preserving important archaeological assets for generations to come, supporting local farm families, individuals, and the wider rural community to have a better understanding of the importance of sustaining these historic sites and landscape features.

Decision: Award grant of £172,000 (99% of total project costs)

Dockside Stories

Applicant: Arts Ekta

Project description: The project will look at the complex history relating to Belfast's docklands area. It will work with the local community to capture ‘at risk’ heritage and deliver a range of engagement activities.

Decision: Award grant of £213,918 (100% of total project costs)

The Glebe Kilclief – a Green Community Hub for People, Plants & Pollinators

Applicant: Harmony Community Trust

Project description: This project aims to engage local communities in transforming the site into a 'green community hub' while safeguarding the delicate ecology that exists there.

Decision: Award grant of £61,060 (100% of total project costs)

Strategic Governance Model for the Protection of Railway Heritage

Applicant: The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland

Project description: This project seeks support for a series of activities that will help The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland review its current organisational direction, governance and strategy and explore potential audience development opportunities.

Decision: Reject

St Patrick’s Parish Church Kildress, Conservation and Renewal Project

Applicant: St Patricks Church of Ireland Kildress

Project description: The project will focus mainly on capital repairs to the building, archive digitisation and activities.

Decision: Reject

The Lyric Heritage Project: Celebrating Culture, Community and Creativity

Applicant: The Lyric Theatre (NI)

Project description: This project intends to safeguard collection items and enhance public access to the heritage surrounding the Lyric Theatre.

Decision: Award grant of £194,006 (98% of total project costs)

Linen Heritage Project

Applicant: Bann Maine West

Project description: This project aims to research and promote awareness of the history and heritage of the linen industry in the Bannside area of Ballymena.

Decision: Award grant of £27,413 (100% of total project costs)

The Turf Shed @ Lissan House

Applicant: Lissan House Trust

Project description: This project seeks to repair the former turf shed to create a multi-use space for use by the local community and visitors.

Decision: Reject