The Trust provides a number of different types of Grants for Community Groups and Residents.

For group grants over £20,000 view our Large Group Grants page.

For grants for Constituted Community Groups up to £20,000 view our Medium Group Grants page.

Non-Constituted Groups looking for grants up to £1,000 for Community Benefit should see our Small Group Grants page.

Student Grants are available to residents undertaking a further or higher education course or training.

Sporting and Excellence Grants are available for anyone competing at National or Championship level or participating in a recognised training camp as trainees.

The Knockie Fund is available to anyone in the area who is currently suffering fuel poverty or who require food vouchers.

Closing dates for Grant applications:

• 21st December 2024
• 21st February 2025
• 21st April 2025
• 21st June 2025
• 21st August 2025
• 21st October 2025
• 21st December 2025

Grant Board Meeting Dates:

• 11th December 2024
• 5th February 2025
• 2nd April 2025
• 4th June 2025
• 6th August 2025
• 1st October 2025
• 3rd December 2025

There is a two-month cycle.  Completed applications received by the above closing dates will be assessed during month 1 and considered by the Board on month 2.  For example, Grant applications submitted by 21st June 2025 will then be brought to the Board for considertion at August's Board meeting.