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. Explore just some of the projects, organisations and communities we have supported below.
Get funding
Our grants programmes are now open again. If you have an idea for a project in Northern Ireland, we would love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply for National Lottery grants for Heritage.
Contact us
We are fully operational and open for business, but we are conducting much of our day-to-day business from our home offices.
This means we are unable to access our post. In the interim, please send any items via email to your contact or via northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk.
Find out more about how we're working through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 02895 921901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Arthur House, 41 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB
Follow us on Twitter: @HeritageFundNI

Programme
National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £250,000 to £5million
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Covid Recovery Employment and Skills Initiative for Heritage (Northern Ireland)
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Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage – Emergency Resource Support

News
New COVID-19 recovery funding for organisations and individuals in Northern Ireland
Programme
Covid Recovery Programme for Heritage Individuals (Northern Ireland)

Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions November 2021

Publications
Northern Ireland: Committee meeting minutes, November 2021

News
£7million legacy for nature and communities for the Queen’s Jubilee

Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions September 2021

News
National Lottery Awards 2021 shortlist announced – which project gets your vote?

Projects
Sport in the Community: Shaping NI for 100 Years
Sported Foundation have been awarded a £24,861 National Lottery grant to explore the history of sport and how it plays a part in Northern Ireland's identity.

Publications