Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

ABC Council Community Development Grants 2027-28

About this grant

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's Community Development Grants fund community and voluntary groups for running costs and time-limited programmes with a clear community development focus, for delivery from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028. Three tiers are available: Micro grants up to £1,000, Small grants of £1,001 to £2,000 and Medium grants of £2,001 to £10,000. Eligible revenue costs include insurance, rent, heat and light, equipment up to £500 and programme costs capped at 12 sessions; the council funds up to 50% of each eligible cost. Revenue Call 1 opens at 9am on Monday 2 November and closes at 12 noon on Friday 27 November 2026. Call 2 runs from 1 March to 9 April 2027. Read the guidance notes and the Applicant Manual (Revenue Grants), then apply through the council's online Funding Hub Portal. Late applications are not accepted. Information sessions run on 3, 4 and 5 November 2026.