Small Grants Programme

Funded Projects: Making Connections Across Mid Ulster

Through our Small Grants Programme, the Mid Ulster Loneliness Network has supported a
wide range of community-led projects designed to reduce loneliness and isolation. Each
project shows the creativity and dedication of local groups working to bring people together, build resilience, and improve wellbeing.

Our Impact

These projects show how small grants can make a big difference — whether through
intergenerational lunches, creative workshops, exercise sessions or heritage outings. Each activity helps to tackle loneliness, reduce isolation, and build stronger, more connected communities in Mid Ulster.

How to apply for a Small Grant

The Mid Ulster Loneliness Network (MULN) provides small grants to support local projects that reduce loneliness and social isolation across the Mid Ulster locality. Grants are aimed at community groups, voluntary organisations and Network members delivering short-term activities that create connection and build community.

Application Information

Who Can Apply?

Network members who are a constituted group AND have attended a minimum of two network meetings in the last 12 months.
Community groups, charities and voluntary organisations working in Mid Ulster.

Projects must:
be delivered in the Mid Ulster area
deliver activities that directly address loneliness and/or its causes.

What to include in your application

A short application should tell us:
1. Project title and lead contact.
2. Which MULN priority your project addresses (e.g. awareness, socialisation,
intergenerational work).
3. A short description of the project — aims, who it will reach, where it will take place
and its timetable.
4. A simple budget showing how the grant will be spent.
5. How you will measure success (number of participants, short feedback methods,
photos or social media posts).

Assessment & decision-making

Applications will be reviewed by the MULN Steering Group against the Network’s priorities and available budget.
Decision factors include: fit with Network priorities, number of people reached (with emphasis on those most isolated), cost-effectiveness, and sustainability/legacy of the activity.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email. Funding is subject to a short Grant Letter of Offer and simple terms.