# Connect Fund

- Funder: Northern Ireland Office (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northern-ireland-office)
- Status: Open
- Opens: 2 Nov 2026
- Next deadline: 18 Dec 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Award: £300 – £50k
- Where: East Midlands, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
- Who can apply: Charity / VCSE, Local authority / parish council, Other public body, School / college, University / research org
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Economic / community development / employment
- Source: GOV.UK Find a grant (https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/connect-fund-1)
- Apply: https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/apply/applicant/mandatory-questions/start?schemeId=1706
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T14:09:55.785Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/5f8eee23-8586-4212-b4f6-942c59e1522b

The Connect Fund offers grants from £300 up to £50,000 aiming to support work in sectors directly affecting Northern Ireland communities, encouraging east-west collaboration across the UK, and equipping local groups to tackle challenges and access opportunities shared by communities in Great…

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/connect-fund-1; OpenGrant does not take applications. The full criteria and how-to-apply notes are also on the OpenGrant page with a free account. Check the original source before applying.