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Ards and North Down Borough Council

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme - Now Open 

The scheme will provide investment support for the development of existing enterprises based in the rural areas of Ards and North Down to sustain or grow through DAERA’s Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme. Capital only grants are available up to a maximum grant of £4,999 available (up to 50% of the total costs of the project). Applications open on 3 August and close at 12 noon 11 September. Find out more

Belfast City Council

New VCSE (Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise) Sectoral Advisory Panel established

Following completion of an open nomination process earlier this year, a new Sectoral Advisory Panel made up of representatives from across Belfast’s third sector has now been established. The Panel met for the first time during June 2020 and has already begun to send its delegates to attend meetings of the Community Planning Partnership’s thematic boards. To keep up to date with news and information about the Sectoral Panel’s activity and future engagement opportunities, click here.