Rural Action Awards Scheme Now Inviting Applications

The Awards offer rural community-based organisations in Northern Ireland or the border region of Ireland the opportunity to apply for and secure £1000 or €1000 towards their volunteer led community action project.

The scheme will support 12 projects over 2 calls for applications, with 6 successful recipients identified at each call. This first call will close on 1 November 2024. 

The Rural Action Awards Scheme, is aimed at supporting rural communities celebrate their own achievements:    

• Rural community-based organisations in Northern Ireland, or the border region of Ireland have the opportunity to apply for and be in with a chance of securing £1000 or €1000 towards their chosen community project
• The scheme is open to constituted rural community-based organisations including charities, not for profit community groups, sporting and cultural organisations, heritage groups, Parent Teacher Associations, youth groups/clubs and social enterprises.
• 6 recipients chosen at random.
• Simple application form and verification process with evidence of constitution and bank account in group name required if successful. 
• The scheme seeks to support practical, tangible and timebound projects where the project must complete within 12 weeks
• The scheme is open for applications now and will close on 1 November 2024. 
• For Terms & Conditions and how to apply visit www.ruralaction.co
• Keep an eye on our social media (Facebook) for updates and details of successful awards.