The Dormant Accounts Fund Northern Ireland is closing applications to Phase One of the fund on 3 March 2023 at 5 PM.
If you are thinking of submitting an application to the fund, submit your application as soon as possible – you don’t need to wait until 3 March.
The National Lottery Community Fund is expecting Dormant Accounts Fund NI to remain highly competitive, so before you apply please read through the information on their website for guidance and to find out about the projects they have already funded.
You can also contact their team in Northern Ireland for further advice.
Apply now
Apply now to the Dormant Accounts Fund Northern Ireland: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/dormant-accounts-ni
About the Dormant Accounts Fund NI
The National Lottery Community Fund always said that they would take a test and learn approach to the Dormant Accounts Fund NI. They have awarded just under £13 million through 147 grants. This is helping organisations to develop new skills and build resilience and sustainability, creating a strong voluntary and community sector which can continue to support people and communities across Northern Ireland.
There is lots to learn about the models that are working well, and the challenges faced, that they want to share with the sector. To find out what they’ve learned to date, read the first learning report on Dormant Accounts Funds NI.
The National Lottery Community Fund will take some time to reflect on how they have delivered against policy directions and engage further with the sector to identify and address gaps. In doing this, they will continue to work with the Department of Finance and ensure that feedback from stakeholders informs the development of the next phase.
National Lottery programmes
Various other National Lottery programmes are still open to applications and you can find out more about these here: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/northern-ireland