NICVA is here for you but at present we have a number of staff on furlough leave. Whilst we're open, we are operating a reduced service. You can get in touch with us on 028 9087 7777 Monday - Friday from 9am - 1pm, or via the support request form or email our team. Please do also check for updates and new information via the COVID-19 Information Hub
Funding
We provide access to regular, reliable and up-to-date funding information to help the sector, from resources to help your funding applications succeed, to GrantTracker our dedicated funding toolkit; a valuable resource for charities and communities.
Charities urged to apply for emergency funding
29 Jul 2020Shauna O'Neill COVID 19, COVID19 Updates, Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)Funding
Seamus McAleavey, NICVA Chief Executive welcomes the Communities Minister's announcement today on the reopening of the COVID-19 Charities Fund and the further opportunity for organisations to access help.
Clothworkers' Emergency Capital Programme
2 Apr 2020Sandra Bailie Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)Funding, Fundraising, grants
The Clothworkers' Foundation is designating £300,000 to provide small and medium charities responding to the COVID 19 outbreak with capital grants of up to £5,000 each.
Fundraising advice and resources COVID-19
27 Mar 2020Sandra Bailie Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)Funding, Fundraising
A list of useful guidance, resources and links to websites to help you during this difficult time
Statements from key trusts & foundations on their COVID-19 responses
27 Mar 2020Sandra Bailie Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)funders, Funding, COVID19 (Coronavirus)
Many funders have demonstrated flexibility during this time. Some with extra funding, others with allowing grant variations. Below are links to statements by individual funders on how they are tackling COVID-19.
New & Updated COVID-19 Funds from Trusts & Foundations
27 Mar 2020Lynn Kennedy Funding and Fundraising (COVID19)Funding, grants
Updates on all COVID-19 related funding from Trusts & Foundations for your organisation
NICVA hosts Consultation Event on the new EU PEACE PLUS Programme for 2021-2027
20 Feb 2020Kathy Maguire Policy & Public AffairsFunding
Representatives from across the VCSE Sector have their say on the development of the new PEACE PLUS Programme 2021-2027
Big Lottery Fund announce new NI Director
8 Jan 2019Shauna O'Neill Communications, FundraisingFunding
The Big Lottery Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Beggs as the new Northern Ireland Director to lead on awarding National Lottery funding to support people and communities in Northern Ireland to thrive.
"GrantNet" Funding Conference Update
22 Sep 2017Lynn Kennedy FundraisingFunding
September 14th 2017 saw over 80 participants from over 70 VCSE organisations attend NICVA & RCN’s “GrantNet” Funding Conference to get a key funding skill under their belts, i.e. – making successful grant applications.
Funding Watch Survey shows budget uncertainty already hitting sector
13 Mar 2017Research, Policy & Public AffairsFunding
Last month we launched a ‘Funding Watch’ survey to assess how the current political uncertainty and lack of a budget for 17/18 was affecting organisations in the sector.
Future Funding Watch – Calling for evidence from the sector
22 Feb 2017Policy & Public AffairsPolicy, Funding
Less than two years after NICVA’s 2015 Cutswatch campaign, we may be facing into yet another funding crisis for the community and voluntary sector.
