Heritage Animation & Visitor Servicing Programme Fund 2026/27 - Fund Information

Heritage Animation & Visitor Servicing Programme Fund 2026/27
Grants up to a maximum of £17,000

Fund Key Dates:  
Date Opened: Monday, 10th November 2025 @ 10:00 am
Date Closes: Friday, 5th December 2025 @ 12 noon
Current Status: Open for Applications

The Heritage Animation & Visitor Servicing Programme Application Form is used to apply for financial support from Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC).

The fund was established in recognition of the contribution that our heritage venues can make to visitor's experience, to the local economy and wider Government policy priorities.

The primary purpose of the fund is to help develop the visitor product/experience, increase visitor numbers/spend and support with providing a world class welcome service to our visitors.

This application pack is available upon request in a number of formats including large print, Braille, PDF, audiocassette and minority ethnic languages. For further information on alternative formats please contact: telephone (028) 7136 5151, text phone: (028) 7138 1335 or email: equality@derrystrabane.com.


IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS: Please print out and read these documents prior to completing an application.

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