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.
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Shared History Fund: bringing people together to mark Centenary of Northern Ireland
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Dr Simon Thurley CBE appointed as new Chair
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Northern Ireland heritage on the road to recovery thanks to £5.28million funding
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Connecting Northern Ireland communities with their local heritage
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Stories
Conserving stories of Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage
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Five Northern Ireland heritage venues to visit this summer
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Stonehenge illuminated in dedication to unsung champions of UK heritage
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£1m Shared History Fund to mark Centenary of Northern Ireland
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Blogs
Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes
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Projects
Foyle Valley Transport and Railway Museum
Disability charity Destined Ltd are improving access to the Foyle Valley Railway Museum.
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