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.
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
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
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Dromore (in person)
12 October
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Keady (in person)
20 October
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Portadown (in person)
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.
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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
Projects
Templemore Baths, Belfast, Restoration Project
Ireland’s sole surviving Victorian public baths to be restored and opened up to the public.
Programme
Covid Recovery Programme for Heritage Individuals (Northern Ireland)
Projects
Seamus Heaney HomeGround Project
The Living Past project aimed to preserve the literary heritage of Seamus Heaney, and the natural heritage that inspired his works.
Projects
Restoring Florence Court’s kitchen garden to its former glory
The historic two acre kitchen garden, nestled inside the countryside estate in County Fermanagh, will be carefully restored to its original 1930s character thanks to National Lottery funding.
Projects
Collecting the Troubles and Beyond
This three-year project aimed to strategically develop the collection of material related to the Troubles in National Museums of Northern Ireland (NMNI).
Projects
Exploring the legacy of the First World War in Northern Ireland
Communities explored the impact and legacy of the First World War, the Battle of the Somme and the Easter Rising by creating two exhibitions.
Projects
Deaf Heritage
More than 150 Deaf volunteers worked to research, record and preserve the history of the Deaf community in Northern Ireland for the first time.
Projects
Restoring Number 5 Vicars Hill, Armagh
Number 5, Vicar’s Hill is an 18th-century Grade A listed building, which was originally built to hold records for the cathedral and Armagh diocese.
Projects
Costume through the Centuries
The National Trust led on this project to promote the Springhill Costume Collection, widely acknowledged as Ireland’s leading textile collection.
Projects
The Richhill Townscape Heritage Initiative
Focusing on the central historic core of Richhill in Co. Armagh, this project aimed to initiate the social and economic regeneration of the village.
Projects
Antrim Castle Gardens
An 18th-century Anglo-Dutch water garden was transformed from a neglected and underused park, into an amazing outdoor space which is now enjoyed by local people and visitors alike.
Projects
Armagh Mall Restoration
Armagh City and District Council was awarded a grant to restore and enhance the historic Armagh Mall, introducing disabled access and new lighting.