# Northern Ireland Office - Type: Other - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northern-ireland-office ## Open and forthcoming schemes (2) - [Connect Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/5f8eee23-8586-4212-b4f6-942c59e1522b): Open, £300 – £50k, deadline 18 Dec 2026, 17:00 GMT - [The Connect Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/9b3d7e5e-5f32-414b-b6b1-da0e625fe9a1): Status unconfirmed, £300 – £50k ## What it funds Its 2 live schemes on OpenGrant are tagged as economic / community development / employment and open to most organisation types. Its listed schemes apply in East Midlands, North East, North West and South East and 6 more areas. ## How to apply 2 schemes from Northern Ireland Office are open or forthcoming on OpenGrant as of 5 Nov 2026. At least one listed scheme is open to applications. OpenGrant does not take applications: follow the scheme's own link and check the funder's guidance before preparing a bid. - [Connect Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/5f8eee23-8586-4212-b4f6-942c59e1522b): Deadline: 18 Dec 2026, 17:00 GMT; £300 – £50k; match funding required; apply via find-government-grants.service.gov.uk; “Please apply through this application form for all grant proposals:” - [The Connect Fund](https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/9b3d7e5e-5f32-414b-b6b1-da0e625fe9a1): £300 – £50k; apply via gov.uk ## Questions ### Is Northern Ireland Office open for applications now? Yes as of 5 Nov 2026: OpenGrant lists 2 open or forthcoming schemes from Northern Ireland Office; the soonest deadline is 18 Dec 2026 for Connect Fund. Confirm the dates on the funder's own guidance before applying. ### Does Northern Ireland Office accept unsolicited applications? Yes for at least one scheme: 2 of its 2 live schemes on OpenGrant are open to applications rather than by invitation only as of 5 Nov 2026. Each scheme page links to the funder's application guidance. ### What is a typical grant from Northern Ireland Office? OpenGrant has no 360Giving grant data for Northern Ireland Office. Its live schemes state awards of £300 – £50k; each scheme page gives the exact range. ### Where does Northern Ireland Office fund? Its listed schemes apply in East Midlands, North East, North West and South East and 6 more areas. Each scheme page states where it applies. ## Guides - [How to find grants for a UK charity: the complete guide](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/charity-grants-uk) - [Trust fundraising prospect research: how to find out who funds charities like yours](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/trust-fundraising-prospect-research) - [Community grants in Wales: who funds what and what is open now](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/community-grants-in-wales)