
In association with the John Ellerman Foundation, Help the Hospices are pleased to announce a major
funding programme for special projects that will have a direct benefit for patient care in hospices.

The Philip Lawrence Awards reward outstanding achievements in good citizenship by young people aged 11 to 20.

Belfast City Council in partnership with the Belfast Community Safety Partnership has launched a small grants scheme to deal with antisocial behaviour.

The Big Lottery Fund is taking to the road to re-launch a major funding programme for disadvantaged communities throughout Northern Ireland.

Belfast City Council have launched a call for the Neighbourhood Economic Development Programme (NEDP). The aim of the NEDP is to promote and support economic development activity in local communities.

Belfast City Council is now inviting applications from voluntary and community groups in the Belfast area towards the organisation of local events and activities associated with the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Creagh Concrete Products Limited of Toomebridge Co. Antrim, found guilty of pollution, was given an absolute discharge after making a donation of £5,000 to the RSPB.

The Arts Council is planning to permit only those organisation’s currently funded under the multi-annual programme (MAP) to ‘apply’ for funding when the new round opens. This means the scheme is closed to new applicants for the second year running.
Camelot Foundation is inviting application from Northern Ireland applicants as the theme for the current round of funding focuses on geographical areas that are underrepresented with funding from the Foundation.

The Arts Council has reopened its Lottery Projects, Equipment and Public Art Schemes on 28 August. All have a deadline of 27 September 2007. Lottery Projects can only apply for a 1 year funding term.