
A new Partnership Grants Scheme being launched by the Electoral Commission is open to applicants from 10 April. The scheme aims to work in partnership with organisations to encourage increased involvement in democracy.

The International Programme is the Big Lottery Fund’s way of helping disadvantaged communities overseas.
This £72 million programme will support work that tackles the causes of poverty and deprivation, and brings about a long-term difference to the lives of the most disadvantaged people across the globe.

The European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards are granted annually by the European Union and Europa Nostra in order to recognise, celebrate and promote best practices in the conservation of tangible cultural heritage throughout Europe.

The Northern Ireland Memorial Fund has launched a grant of £100 for those aged sixty and over who were bereaved (lost a parent, partner, child or sibling) as a result of the ‘Troubles’. The grant is also open to those who have sustained serious physical or psychological injuries or those who have become the primary carer for someone who has been injured.

One Small Step campaign fundraiser at the Odyssey Arena

Belfast LSP is responsible for the delivery in Belfast of Measure 3.1 of the Peace III Extension which supports local economic initiatives for developing local communities

An EU budget of €200 million has been committed for 2007-2013, with British and Irish government contributions adding another €70 million. Read NICVA's position paper on Peace III.

The 2006 CSJ Awards have just been launched to recognise, reward and celebrate the work of innovative grassroots poverty-fighting groups. £25,000 is available in prize money.

The Children and Young People (C&YP) funding package is one of three new cross-cutting funding packages established by the Secretary of State as part of the 2006-08 Priorities and Budget process. Here are all the details as they are presently known.

Speaking during a visit to the Belfast Model School for Girls, Mr Hain said children and young people are to receive £61 million over the next two years to help them get the best start in life.