National Lottery Grants for Heritage

Newtownards Masonic Centre and Community Hub

Applicant: Newtownards Masonic Hall & Community Hub

Project description: This project aims to undertake a programme of capital works to Newtownards Masonic Hall, a two-storey classical grade B1 listed building, owned by Trustees of Newtownards Masonic Hall.

Decision: Rejected

GaelStáir

Applicant: Coláiste Feirste an Spórtlann CIC

Project description: The project seeks to establish an accessible archive charting the growth of the Irish Language community in West Belfast through a variety of activities.

Decision: Award grant of £92,000 (95% of total project costs)

Grant percentage change

Lurgan Townscape Heritage Project

Applicant: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Project description: A request to reduce the grant intervention rate from 29% to 28% of total project costs. This support would help redress the impacts wrought by the Covid pandemic and rising costs within the construction sector.

Decision: Agree change in grant percentage from 29% to 28% of total project costs