SFF/SF4 grant increase

Re-rooting our past in the future: Castlewellan Historic Demesne

Applicant: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Project description: A grant increase to support increased project costs due to the impact of Storm Éowyn in January 2025. To help safely reopen the walled gardens and rhododendron wood to the public and strengthen the project’s resilience and sustainability.

Decision: Award grant increase of £120,122 to make a total grant of £2,815,822 (49%)

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

Be Here – Be You – Belong!

Applicant: Minority Ethnic Support Armagh

Project description: This project will celebrate and promote the cultural diversity of Armagh’s minority ethnic communities, supporting new communities to understand the history and heritage of the Armagh Area and Northern Ireland as a whole.

Decision: Award grant of £100,307 (100%)

Ulster-Scots & the American Revolution: A Digital Legacy Project for USA 250

Applicant: Entertainment events organisation Ltd

Project description: This project will share the Ulster Scots contribution to the American Revolution, host a digitised archive website and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence.

Decision: Reject