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Natural Heritage Grant Programme

Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) administers the Natural Heritage Grant Programme (NHGP) to support projects in Northern Ireland to:

grant aid in action
  • Encourage the conservation and enhancement of key elements of the environment and its wildlife, and
  • the provision of facilities which help as wide a range of people as possible to enjoy and appreciate our natural heritage.

The grant programme can provide funding support towards projects carried out by voluntary bodies, councils and schools under three priority themes. These are:

  • Nature - Biodiversity and Geodiversity
    Conserving the diversity of wildlife, geology and landforms
  • Tomorrow's Landscapes
    Maintaining and improving the landscape quality of the country and supporting its sustainable management
  • Countryside Access
    Providing and promoting opportunities for sustainable access and countryside recreation

The menu items to the right provide more detailed information.