Natural Heritage Grant Programme

We (NIEA) administer the Natural Heritage Grant Programme (NHGP) to support projects in Northern Ireland to:

• Encourage the conservation and enhancement of key elements of the environment and its wildlife
• Provide facilities which help as wide a range of people as possible to enjoy and appreciate our natural heritage

The Natural Heritage Grant Programme can provide funding support towards projects carried out by voluntary bodies, councils and schools to support actions contributing to 4 Priority Themes:

Theme 1: Site Safeguard

Designating, protecting and managing Northern Ireland’s finest natural heritage

Theme 2: Beyond Sites

Protecting natural heritage in the wider countryside and the marine environment

Theme 3: Enjoying Our Heritage

Providing or supporting countryside access and encouraging closeness to nature

Theme 4: Living Landscapes

Landscape protection, management and promotion