Northern Ireland
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From Belfast’s rich industrial and maritime heritage, to luscious landscapes and parks, to museums bursting with the stories of local people, Northern Ireland has it all.
We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating Northern Ireland’s diverse heritage. Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in Northern Ireland, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Application advice events
Our regular funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundNI
Follow us on Facebook: @HeritageFundNI
We work flexibly and conduct some of our day-to-day business from home.
Please send all items electronically via northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk and not by post.
Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 028 9592 1901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Arthur House, 41 Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GB
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
There is step-free access via the main entrance to the lift lobby. There are lifts to reception on the second floor and a platform lift on this floor to the kitchen.
News
£12.2million investment to help save UK’s historic buildings
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Projects
Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat commemorated with exhibition space in Donaghadee
Donaghadee Heritage has secured £90,000 to bring the story of the lifeboat and the town's history to life.
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News
Applications open for One Young World Heritage Fund scholarships
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Projects
You, Me and Tea
Exploring Northern Ireland’s association with tea, its trade links with India and China, and bringing diverse communities together.
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions August 2023
News
Art Fund calls for museum partners in new UK-wide programme
Publications
Northern Ireland: Committee minutes for June 2023
Blogs
Simplicity, flexibility and heritage projects rooted in communities
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions, July 2023
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions, June 2023
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions, May 2023
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Projects
Faughan Valley’s ancient woodlands open to the public
The Woodland Trust project is reconnecting people with the outdoors by using trees and woodlands to build a resilient landscape that’s a haven for wildlife.