# The Connect Fund

- Funder: Northern Ireland Office (https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/northern-ireland-office)
- Status: Status unconfirmed
- Award: £300 – £50k
- Where: UK-wide
- Funding type: Grant
- Themes: Economic / community development / employment
- Source: GOV.UK funding competitions & calls (beyond Find a grant) (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-connect-fund)
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T12:20:20.481Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/opportunities/9b3d7e5e-5f32-414b-b6b1-da0e625fe9a1

The Connect Fund was announced at the East West Council on 12 June 2025 to strengthen East-West collaboration between community and voluntary groups.

How to apply: follow the funder's official guidance at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-connect-fund; 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.