Rural Action Awards for 2025/2026 Opens for Applications

For the 4th year running, the Rural Action Awards Scheme 2025/26 is currently open for applications and will randomly select 4 successful recipients after the current closing date of 20 November 2025.  

The Rural Action Awards Scheme is aimed at supporting rural communities celebrate their own achievements:    

• Rural community-based organisations in Northern Ireland, or the border region of Ireland have the opportunity to apply for and be in with a chance of securing £1000 or €1000 towards their chosen community project
• The scheme is open to constituted rural community-based organisations including charities, not for profit community groups, sporting and cultural organisations, heritage groups, Parent Teacher Associations, youth groups/clubs and social enterprises
• 4 recipients chosen at random for this call
• Simple application form and verification process with evidence of constitution and bank account in group name required if successful
• The scheme seeks to support practical, tangible and timebound projects where the project must complete within 12 weeks
• The scheme is open for applications now and will close on 20th November 2025. 

For Terms & Conditions and how to apply visit https://ruralaction.co/what-we-do/rural-action-awards-scheme/

Keep an eye on our social media (Facebook)  for updates and details of successful awards.