The Goodyear Community Fund provides small grants to nonprofits and the Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) to support local projects and other community needs, especially in areas of sports, art and health. The grant awards between £1,000 and £5,000 to applicants for a project duration of 12 months. Applications are open until January 30, 2026, at 13:00.
About The Goodyear Community Fund Grant
The Goodyear Community Fund is managed by Community Foundation Northern Ireland (CFNI), a registered charity in Ireland that supports community-led initiatives. The charity organisations provide funding up to £5,000 for nonprofits and Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) to improve areas such as health and well-being, arts and sports.Â
The grant initiative is a part of the Goodyear Sports and Social Club, which was set up in Craigavon in 1977 by the factory workers. It focuses on nonprofits registered in the greater Lurgan and Craigavon area of Northern Ireland.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: £1,000 to £5,000
- Maximum award: £5,000
- Project duration supported: 12 months
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Who Can Apply to the Goodyear Community Fund
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- Eligible organisation types: Nonprofits and Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC)
- Registration requirements:
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- Must be nonprofits and operate within the greater Lurgan and Craigavon area.
- Provide bank account and organisation governing document.
- Projects must demonstrate benefits to the community in the areas of sports, art and health and well-being.
- Geographic eligibility: The greater Lurgan and Craigavon area of Northern Ireland.
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Sports
- Art
- Health and well-being
Application Process
- To apply, applicants should submit their application on the official website
- Complete the application form before the closing date, January 30, 2026, at 13:00.
- Applications are reviewed by the Goodyear Community Fund board.
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Required Materials
- Project proposalÂ
- Safeguarding policies
- Governing document and back account.
Key Dates
- Application opens: January 5, 2026
- Application deadline: January 30, 2026, at 13:00
- Notification timeline: six months after submission.
Selection Notes
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- Funding is limited, and grants are awarded based on criteria and available resources.
- Priority focus areas:
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- Sports
- Art
- Health and well-beingÂ
- Exclusions:
- Projects outside the greater Lurgan and Craigavon area of Northern Ireland.
- Projects that do not align with the goals of the foundation.
- Projects that focus on activities like human rights, alcohol, salaries, utility costs, tobacco or pornography.
Official Source of the Goodyear Community Fund
- Official Application Page: https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/goodyear-community-fund-2025/Â
