AQW 12060/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance how long the Dormant Account Scheme grant will be open for applications; and whether section 167 charities will be able to apply to support the work they deliver.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 15 December 2020
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 15 December 2020
- Answer due by
- 4 January 2021
- Answered
- 21 December 20206 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Dormant Accounts Fund will open for applications on the 12 January 2021. There is no closing date for applications to the Fund.
Organisations, including Section 167 charities delivering services here can apply to the Fund. It is for the National Lottery Community Fund to set the eligibility criteria for the Fund in line with the policy directions provided to it by the Department of Finance. Full details of the Fund can be found on TNLF website at www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/northern-ireland