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. 

Financial Assistance 2025 - 2026 Call 4

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites applications for financial assistance towards the thematic areas outlined below with guidance notes linked:

• Community Capital for Community Facilities
• Community Capital Minor Items

Opening date: 26 August 2025

Closing: 07 October 2025

Information workshops will take place as follows and can be booked via the TicketSource link here

• Newry Leisure Centre: 02 September 2025, 7PM
• Down Leisure Centre: 04 September 2025, 7PM
• Online – MS Teams: 10 September, 12.30PM

Groups wishing to be notified of future funding opportunities should request their details be added to the Council’s database by contacting:

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.

Call 1 2025-2026: Successful Information

To view the list of successful groups awarded for Call 1 of the Financial Assistance programme please click here 

Financial Assistance Awards 2024-2025 

To view the list of successful applicants for Call 1 & Call 2 of the Financial Assistance programme please click here