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 is now open

• Arts & Culture
• Community Engagement
• Community Events & Festivals
• Community Summer Schemes
• Good Relations
• Community Growing – ‘Let’s Grow’
• Local Biodiversity
• Suicide Prevention and Promotion of Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
• Irish Language
• Minority Communities
• Sports Programmes
• PCSP Community Safety Support
• Tourism Events
• Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG)

Call 2 and Call 3 - 2025-2026: Successful Information

To view the list of successful groups awarded for Call 2 and 3 of the Financial Assistance programme please click here 

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