Grants and Funding
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council operates a number of grants and financial assistance programmes to contribute towards community projects.


New Financial Assistance Grant Manager is now open for registrations.
Follow the Grant Manager link to create an account, access guidance notes and submit an application.
Should you experience difficulties registering on the new system, 'How To' instructions are available for download at the bottom of this page, along with a link to the legacy Grant System for Claim Submissions.
Grants & Funding Unit
T: 0330 137 4040
E: grantsandfunding@nmandd.org
All themes are subject to funding availability. Late application submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Financial Assistance 2026-2027 – Call 1.1
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites applications for Financial Assistance towards the thematic areas outlined below:
Good Relations
PCSP
- Guidance notes for PCSP (PDF)
Community Events
*Please note applicants cannot apply for funding in Call 1.1 if they received a Letter of Offer in Call 1 for the same theme.
Opening date: Monday 18 May 2026 12noon
Closing date: Monday 15 June 2026 at 12noon
Book a place at the information workshops on TicketSource.
Information workshops will take place on 27 May 2026 12:30pm, MS Teams (online)
Financial Assistance 2026-2027 – Call 2
Sports Facility Capital
Community Capital for Community Facilities
Community Capital Minor Items
Defibrillators for Sports Clubs
Financial Assistance Awards 2026-2027
Financial Assistance Awards 2025-2026
View the list of successful applicants for Calls 1 to 4 of the Financial Assistance programme (PDF)
Financial Assistance Awards 2024-2025
View the list of successful applicants for Call 1 and Call 2 of the Financial Assistance programme (PDF)
- how to register on the smart simple grant management system







