Community Awards
As Belfast Harbour continues to play a vital role within communities here in Belfast, and the surrounding areas, we want to help the organisations and charities which make a positive impact in their own communities.
OPEN NOW - OUR NEW 'HARBOURING CONNECTIONS' COMMUNITY AWARDS!
Belfast Harbour is committed to supporting projects that help to transform our community, create vibrant places and help local people thrive.
Alongside our Community Awards programme, which has been running since 2021, we have launched the Harbouring Connections Community Awards through which two or more organisations will be supported with collaborating on projects or programmes to benefit their local communities.
The Harbouring Connections Community Awards Fund will provide two grants of up to £5,000 each (maximum (£10,000 total).
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PLEASE NOTE: THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS AWARDS ROUND WILL BE FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2025

Who Can Apply?
Any grassroots, community embedded, not-for-profit organisation with a charity number or a governing body affiliation may apply. Individuals and businesses are not eligible, and we do not support projects with religious or political objectives. The applications are evaluated by the Community Awards Management Team to determine funding allocation.
Objectives of Harbouring Connections
- Bringing people together – this can be different age groups, different communities, people with different skills and interests to create a shared understanding and enhance life experience.
- Create resilience within organisations through sharing best practice, volunteer training and experience or widening catchment areas for participants in a programme.
Assessment Criteria
Detailed assessment criteria are available in the application document at the link below.
Awards categories
- Supporting Employability and Skills
- Supporting our Environment
- Building Vibrant Communities
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Community Award Management Team at communityawards@belfast-harbour.co.uk or tel: +44 (0)28 9055 4422