The Executive Office has opened a further call for applications during 2018/19, on a regional basis, informed by the analysis of good relations gaps and need identified in-year. This Good Relations Capacity Building pilot seeks to:
- Achieve targeted good relations outcomes in areas of identified, evidenced good relations need; and
- Build the good relations capacity of partnered organisations within a supportive, mentoring framework.
A lead partner organisation who has the skills to address specific priority good relations issues within a targeted area can apply for up to £60k of funding for the period October 2018 – March 2019. The application must include a proposal to work with at least one partner organisation to deliver the programme, and detail how the good relations capacity of the partner(s) will be positively addressed by the lead organisation over the duration of the funding period.
Applications are invited to deliver the pilot in the following areas:
- Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
- Ards & North Down Borough Council
- East Belfast Assembly Area
- Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
- Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
- Mid Ulster District Council
Applications for the Good Relations Capacity Building pilot must be submitted by 2.00pm Friday 7 September 2018.
The guidance notes, application forms and a list of frequently asked questions are available to download via the link below:
Further information is available by contacting Sharon Gough on 02890 528281 or Gavin King on 02890 523154, or by e-mailing the GoodRelationsFund@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk