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Horticultural Grants

Grant Description

The Horticultural Grant Programmes aims to provide financial support to people or organisations to deliver horticultural schemes or projects within their local community, with the permission of the landowner. The primary purpose is to engage and inspire residents while enhancing their areas for potential recognition in local awards, such as Best Kept and Ulster in Bloom.

Application Guidance Notes

Download Guidance Notes

Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Horticultural Grant Programme Application Guidance Notes (pdf document).

Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application
Important Dates

Applications Open: Monday 8 September 2025

Applications Close: Monday 20 October 2025, 11:59pm
Grant Information Sessions

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding information sessions in April, July and October to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application.

Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book.

There will also be focused sessions on the following date for the Horticulture Grants:

Wednesday 24 September
12 - 1pm, online
7- 8pm, online
Contact Us

For further information or if you have any queries, please contact:

E. nicola.boomer@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

T. 0300 123 4568

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