LCCC Community Festivals Fund
The Community Festivals Fund (CFF) was established in recognition of the potential contribution that festivals can make to communities, the local economy and wider government priorities.
The fund aims to support the development and capacity of locally run festivals by providing support and training to make them less reliant on public funding in addition to offering funding towards the costs of events. The fund enables community organisations to celebrate their cultural identity and strengthen community relations while promoting equality and targeting poverty and social inclusion.
A minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £3,500 is available for any one organisation in each financial year.
This grant is open for applications from 12 noon on Friday 15th November and will close for applications at 12 noon on Friday 13th December 2024 for festivals happening between 1 March 2025 and 31 March 2026.
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Funding investment for constituted community groups 2024.25
ISLAND Arts is delighted to announce that the council is investing in Arts & Cultural delivery across the council area. Financial support for arts and cultural grants and in arts bursaries to develop and support local artists, arts organisations and companies working in the arts and cultural sector and a further investment co-funded by the Department for Communities, for city-based constituted community groups to develop their own arts and cultural events and festivals, all of which seek to develop our city as a cultural destination and place to live and work.
- PTA, Friends’ School Lisburn | Friends' School Lisburn Christmas Festival, 9 Dec 2024
- Lisburn Feile | Lisburn Feile, 26 July - 4 Aug 2024
- Annahilt & Magheraconluce Community Association | Annahilt Together Festival, 10 August and 6 September 2024
- Ballinderry War Memorial Hall Management Committee | 100th Anniversary of Ballinderry War Memorial Hall being a living memorial, 6 - 7 Sept 24
- Atlas Women's Centre | Art Fest & Feast, July 2024
- Lisburn Downtown Centre | World Mental Health Day - recognizing the dedication of staff and volunteers working in the sector, Fri Sept & Thurs 10 Oct 2024
- Ballymacash Regeneration Network | Innovation Ignited, 1 - 13 July 2024
- Derriaghy Village Community Association | Derriaghy Village Community Association Festival, August 2024
- Deramore Community Group | Cultural Outreach & Awareness Festival, 11 & 12 July 2024
- Poundbridge & District Community Association | The Poundbridge Yuletide Festival, 28 Nov - 21 Dec 2024
- Ballybeen Improvement Group | 11th July Cultural Festival 11 July 2024
- DAK Community Group | DAK Christmas Festival, Dec 24
- Healthy Kidz CIC | Healthy Kidz Olympic Event, 22 - 26 July 2024
- Mazetown Rural Action Collective | Community Togetherness in Mazetown, 11 - 14 July 2024
- Glenavy Youth Project | Glenavy Community Festival, 19 - 27 July 2024
- Old Warren Community Association | Naturally Together, 4 - 11 July 2024
- Larchfield Community & Development Association | Family Fun Day and Vintage Rally, Sat 14 Sept 2024
- Stoneyford Community & Youth Association | Stoneyford Summer Olympics, 1 - 28 Aug 2024
- Halftown Residents Association | People's Museum - UWC & Sunningdale, 12 - 17 August 2024
- Hillhall Regeneration Group | Building Community Cohesion, 8 - 11 July 2024
- Dungoyne Boys Football Club | Dungoyne FC's B.I.G. Community Celebration, 8 - 9 June 24
- Moneyreagh & District Community Association | Moneyreagh Community Festival, July 2024
- Seymourhill & Conway Residents Association | July Festival, 11 July 2024
- The Welcome Project | Foods of the World , 15 - 20 January 2025
- Helping Hands Autism Support Group | Community Christmas Celebrations, 2 - 13 Dec 2024
- Hilden Community Association | Hilden Festival of Inclusion, 19 Aug - 1 Sept 2024
- Lisburn PSP | Lisburn Tattoo, 28 Sept 24
- LCC Community Trust | Holiday Meals Festival, 22 July - 7 August 2024
- Hillstreet Residents Group | Hillstreet Inclusion Weekend, 17 -18 Aug 2024
- Dromara Community Group | Fireworks Display, 25 October 2024
- Maghaberry Community Association | Tracey Crothers, 5 - 9 August 2024
- Derriaghy District LOL No 11 | Derriaghy Ulster Scots Orange Festival, Sat 15 June & Fri 12 July 24
- Tonagh Neighbourhood Initiatives | Community Fund Day, 3 Aug 2024
