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Northern Ireland

A guide leads a tour inside Templemore Baths
A tour of Templemore Baths. Credit: Neal Campbell.
Since 1994 we have awarded over £290m of National Lottery and other funding to almost 2,000 projects in 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 vibrant places, coastal landscapes, historic sites and diverse heritage. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Get inspiration for your project

Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area. 

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. 

Find out more and explore available funding.

Watch our video to help you apply for a £10,000–£250,000 grant

Our regular funding 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
Book onto an upcoming UK-wide session

Upcoming events led by the Northern Ireland team

You can also meet our team at one the following events (see event web page for further information and to book):

8 October

12 October

20 October

 

 

Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.

Submit a Project Enquiry

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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.

Contact details

Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 028 9592 1901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Postal address:

Arthur House
41 Arthur Street
Belfast, BT1 4GB

Four people stand in a grand hall
Conal McFeely (St Columb’s Hall Trust), Anne-Marie Gallagher (St Columb’s Hall Trust), Dr Paul Mullan (the Heritage Fund) and Helen Quigley (St Columb’s Hall Trust) inside St Columb's Hall.

News

A new dawn for St Columb’s Hall as future is secured

An iconic venue that has been the backdrop to the political and cultural history of Derry/Londonderry will be re-awakened thanks to £751,727 National Lottery funding.
A group of volunteers from diverse ethnic communities gardening in a planter on a street
Several organisations are working to improve the diversity of the heritage sector's workforce. Pictured: volunteers with the South Riverside Community Development Centre.

News

Heritage organisations collaborating to tackle workforce challenges

We’ve awarded more than £840,000 to pioneer new ways of working through our Heritage Innovation Fund.
Three people hold an award
Ardal O’Hanlon presents the An Tobar team with their National Lottery Award. Credit: Bill Smyth Photography.

News

An Tobar is Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Project of the Year

The wellness centre and social farm in Silverbridge, south Armagh has won a National Lottery award for helping young people explore the natural and cultural heritage of Brian’s Wood.
People inside building looking at exhibits
Jodrell Bank previously offered free entry. Credit: Andrew Brooks.

News

Take part in National Lottery Open Week 2023

From 18 to 26 March 2023, share free offers for National Lottery players to thank them for their support in making your heritage project possible.
Mukesh Sharma

People

Mukesh Sharma OBE DL

Trustee and Deputy Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Chair of the Committee for Northern Ireland

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