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

Recording and Sharing the Heritage of Loughinisland

Applicant: Loughinisland GAC

Project description: To record, preserve and share the history and stories of the Loughinisland area by gathering oral histories, carrying out a heritage audit and creating a digital archive.

Decision: Award grant of £67,500 (98% of total project costs)

Connect To Protect: The Natural Heritage Youth Project

Applicant: Field Studies Ireland

Project description: To deliver community heritage education to support 120 young people, not in education, employment or training, to connect with and care for the rivers, coasts, woodlands and upland landscapes near their home.

Decision: Reject

Bees Nees Outdoor Nature Classroom Where We Play, Learn and Belong

Applicant: Bees Nees Early Years Centre

Project description: The project intends to run from February 2026 until June 2026 during which they hope to refurbish the outdoor play area of their early years centre.

Decision: Reject