Northern Ireland
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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
Follow us on Facebook: @HeritageFundNI
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)
Arthur House
41 Arthur Street
Belfast, BT1 4GB
Belfast office location on map
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.
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News
Hundreds of special heritage offers across the UK this spring
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Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions January 2024
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Publications
Northern Ireland: Committee decisions December 2023
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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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Programme
National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000
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Programme
National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million
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Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions December 2023
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News
Our new Heritage 2033 National Lottery programme is open for grants from £10,000 to £10million
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News
We've awarded £15.6million to help people get out into nature
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Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions November 2023
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Stories
Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations
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Publications