£500,000 available for community halls in N Ireland
Howard Lake | 27 October 2016 | News
The Department of Communities in Northern Ireland has announced a new funding package worth £500,000 for community halls.
The funding will enable community organisations in urban and rural areas to undertake minor works and improvements to their premises. The Community Halls Minor Works pilot programme is intended to reach those groups and communities most in need and to make a difference and assist organisations which offer space and services to the benefit of the community.
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Individual awards of up to a maximum of £25,000 will be made to community organisations. Funding may be used for a range of small scale refurbishment works.
Priority will be given to applications:
- where there has been limited previous investment by central government, local councils or Lottery funds;
- are currently restricted in their use or underutilised because of disrepair;
- have been subject to recent criminal damage or result of anti-social behaviour;
- are located in areas where access to similar services is limited.
The programme is now open for applications and information and application forms are available on the department’s website.
Minister speaks about £500,000 funding for works to community halls. Apply online https://t.co/g8t7mefP7S pic.twitter.com/5Pf9LnpaIX
— Communities NI (@CommunitiesNI) October 19, 2016
The closing date for applications to the Community Halls Minor Works programme is 23 November 2016 with funding to be distributed this financial year.
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