Grant success stories

Over £310,000 grant funded

In 2019-20, Developing Healthy Communities' Clear Project has administered £310,938 grant funding for community groups on behalf of the Public Health Agency.

These grants support:

Physical health & wellbeing
Mental & emotional health & wellbeing
Neighbourhood renewal

Read our Small Grants Outcomes Report

Over 100 projects supported

103 community organisations and sports clubs across Northern Ireland have been supported to deliver projects and make a difference in their local area.

Our impact

Overcoming fears and supporting personal development: Roisin’s story

Young man lifting weights in a gym

Overcoming access barriers to get fit: Jason's story

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Working Together to Build a Healthy Future for All

Developing Healthy Communities in partnership with Ulster University and North West Community Network convene a webinar for our times to discuss exciting future plans for a Community Health Company as part of the Derry City Deal and general health advice during flu season.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leadership in our Communities during COVID-19 with Prof. Siobhán O'Neill

An online seminar, organised by the Derry and Strabane Healthy City and District initiative, with Interim Mental Health Champion Prof. Siobhán O'Neill, which brings together people from both the public and community and voluntary sectors to explore what leadership means in these challenging times.
Exclusive Q&A with Mark Durkan to mark World Mental Health Day

Mark Durkan, MLA, recently appointed Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Mental Health, has kindly agreed to share his views with us ahead of World Mental Health Day
FVF calls for Cross Departmental Funding of the Protect Life 2 Strategy

This Year’s World Mental Health Day Theme is “Let’s Invest”. Read more about why the Families Voices Forum is asking for more joined up funding in Northern Ireland.

The deadline for applying to the PHA Short-Term Funding programme has now passed.

This is a reminder that the deadline for applying to the PHA Short-Term Funding programme has now passed..
Grant recipients information

Key information required on branding and reporting on your projects outcomes and successes
Support services in your area

Directory of services to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing (Z-Cards) and drug and alcohol support services in your area.
The deadline for applying to the PHA Short Term Funding programme has now passed.

Available in several health trust areas, the funding supports activities relating to health and well-being, suicide prevention and mental & emotional well-being. The deadline for applying to the PHA Short Term Funding programme has now passed.
Sports Group Grants

Offering up to £300 to purchase sports equipment and mental wellbeing training within the Western Trust area

Keep Learning for better mental health and wellbeing

Find out how your company’s team can access free support to keep learning about ways to enjoy better health and wellbeing. By Sabrina Moore, Manager, [email protected]
Guidance on reopening facilities and resuming activities

This page features guidance and resources for community and voluntary groups who are re-opening facilities or resuming activities after COVID-19 lockdown.
Working Together to Build a Healthy Future for All

Developing Healthy Communities in partnership with Ulster University and North West Community Network convene a webinar for our times to discuss exciting future plans for a Community Health Company as part of the Derry City Deal and general health advice during flu season.
Connection - It's more important than ever

Developing Healthy Cities Chief Executive Erin Richardson writes about the growing recognition of just how important connection with others is to our mental health and wellbeing.
Marking World Suicide Prevention Day

Join us tonight to light a candle and show your support for suicide prevention
The deadline for applying to the PHA Short-Term Funding programme has now passed.

This is a reminder that the deadline for applying to the PHA Short-Term Funding programme has now passed..
Exclusive Q&A with Mark Durkan to mark World Mental Health Day

Mark Durkan, MLA, recently appointed Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Mental Health, has kindly agreed to share his views with us ahead of World Mental Health Day
WHO Europe to establish a mental health coalition to support system reforms and COVID-19 recovery

WHO Europe has identified four priorities for the next five years: 1) designated mental health; 2) digital health and innovation; 3) behavioural and cultural insights; and immunization.
Useful Covid-19 Test Trace Protect resources for workplaces

This article describes free new resources to protect workplace staff against the spread of Covid-19.
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