17/09/2026
Call 3 Financial Assistance 2026/2027
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites applications from the Community and Voluntary Sector (i.e. not-for-profit) and Businesses in Newry City and Downpatrick Town for Financial Assistance towards the thematic areas outlined below:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fringe Activities Pilot Scheme
Please be advised, if your organisation received a Letter of Offer for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations through Financial Assistance or other Council funding, you will not be eligible to apply for this Theme in Call 3.
Note: Applicants can apply with a registered address outside the area, providing the Project is implemented within the boundaries of Newry City and Downpatrick Town, as specified.
Opening Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026 12:00 noon
Closing Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 12:00 noon
Application and Guidance Notes can be viewed/downloaded here: https://www.newrymournedown.org/residents-grants-and-funding
Workshops
Information workshops, booked via TicketSource will take place as follows: www.ticketsource.com/nmddc-call3grantsandfunding
22 September 2026 7pm, MS Teams (online)
23 September 2026 12.30pm, MS Teams (online)
Groups wishing to be notified of future funding opportunities, should request their details be added to the Council’s database by contacting:
Grants & Funding Unit
E: [email protected]
0330 137 4040
All themes are subject to funding availability. Late application submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.