We advise individuals, families and businesses on giving, philanthropy and funding, helping you find the best way to support the issues and causes that inspire you.
Our grants and programmes are accessible to those who need them, equipping and empowering the local community to create change.
Setting up a fund through the Community Foundation is similar to having your own charitable trust but without the hassle of administration.
In the last 40 years, we have awarded over £100 million in grants to individuals & local communities.
Find all our open grants here with details on the types of projects we support, who’s eligible and how to apply.
18 Jun 2025
We’re pleased to share that 20 organisations across Northern Ireland are set to receive grants from this year’s RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of The…
17 Jun 2025
Following the recent surge in racist violence and intimidation across Northern Ireland, the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (CFNI) is announcing the launch of the…
13 Jun 2025
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland hosted an event aimed at outlining the benefits of giving to charitable causes in Derry this week. The ‘Your Giving,…
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is a local, independent charitable foundation. We help communities in need, drive social change and change lives through impactful grantmaking and delivering innovative programmes.
Supporting bespoke giving and providing philanthropic advice we are a trusted, secure means through which donors choose how, when and where to give and we provide a range of management and grant making services for charitable funds.
You can give us a one-off donation or set up a regular payment now through our official Just Giving page.