The Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Strategic Framework was launched by the Executive in September 2024. It intends to bring together a whole society and whole government response to address this issue which impacts the lives of far too many women and girls across our community. At its core the Strategy focuses on prevention—tackling the root causes of violence, abuse, and harm, and stopping it before it starts.
As part of this framework, the Change Fund grants programme will support organisations working to prevent and challenge the attitudes, behaviours, and culture that can lead to violence against women and girls. The Change Fund will launch in Lisburn & Castlereagh on 24 January 2025, with applications open until 21 February 2025. This programme is designed to deliver meaningful and long-term change in local communities. Further information on the Change Fund will be available soon.
To complement the Change Fund and raise awareness of the EVAWG Strategic Framework, Momentum Funding has been provided by The Executive Office to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. This funding is specifically aimed at raising awareness of what ending violence against women and girls entails, how communities can contribute to its prevention, and promoting the upcoming Change Fund. Momentum Funding is a one-time opportunity for the current financial year (2024/25), with all projects to be completed by the end of March 2025.
Proposals are invited from community/voluntary, sporting and faith-based organisations to deliver awareness raising and capacity building events that engage grassroots organisations. A budget of £20,000 is available with individual grants ranging from £1,500 to £5,000.
Please read the guidance notes before completing this application. Guidance notes can be found here.
Timeline
Launch date: Friday 17th January 2025
Closing date: Friday 31st January 2025
Project delivery dates: end March 2025
Applications should be completed no later than 31st January 2025