Big Lottery Fund

Summary of the programme

The main aim of the programme is to bring real improvements to communities and to the lives of people most in need by funding projects which involve people in their communities, bringing them together to enjoy a wide range of charitable, community, educational, environmental and health-related activities.

You can now re-apply for funding up to a maximum of £ 20,000 in any 12-month period.

We want our money to make a difference by helping:

• people to participate in their communities to bring about positive change
• people to develop their skills and widen their experiences
• people to work toward better and safer communities
• improve people’s physical and mental health and well being.

We hope these awards will improve people’s lives and will strengthen community activity.

Are you eligible?

You can apply to Awards for All if you are:

• a voluntary and community organisation, or
• a statutory organisation.

And:

• you have a UK bank or building society account in the name of your organisation, which requires at least two unrelated signatures on each cheque or withdrawal
• you can meet our requirements for annual accounts
• you need an award of between £500 and £10,000
• you can spend the award within one year
• the people who will benefit from your project live in Northern Ireland
• you have adopted appropriate policies in line with your type of work
• your award will pay for your project-related costs

We cannot make awards to:

• individuals and sole traders
• companies which aim to distribute a profit
• organisations not legally established in the UK.

What to do next

• If you think you are eligible to apply, visit the Awards for All website
• Questions about Awards for All? Find out more
• Not eligible for an Awards for All grant? Browse our current programmes

Contact

Information team
Big Lottery Fund
1 Cromac Quay
Cromac Wood
Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT7 2JD

Phone: 028 9055 1455
Fax: 028 9055 1445
Textphone: 028 9055 1431
Email:enquires.ni@biglotteryfund.org.uk