cartoon graphic of City Hall and people doing creatve things

Online Application Form

1. DETAILS

Are you applying as:

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An individual

Non-constituted group

Constituted group

If you tick ‘Constituted’, your organisation must have a constitution/governing document, financial controls, relevant policies and insurance in place.

Contact person leading the project:

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Postcode

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If you are applying on behalf of an organisation, please use the postcode of the organisation otherwise add your postcode

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Telephone

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Are you over 18?

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Yes

If you tick no and you are under 18, please ask a supporting adult to complete the application form with you.

2. IDEA DETAILS

What is the name of your idea?

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Have a think about a memorable, fun or catchy name that captures your idea. This is what we'll use on the Voting Day.

Please confirm your project will happen in Belfast

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Yes

Please specify which area of Belfast your project idea will take place in:

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North

South

East

West

City centre or citywide

10.

Please confirm your idea meets the theme of creativity based around the theme of 'Celebrating Together'.

We define creativity really widely, as you can see from all the creative activity in our poster! See our Guidance notes or get in touch if you’d like to know more.

Please tick to confirm your idea meets the theme of creativity.

11.

Please confirm you can deliver your project by the end of September 2026:

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Yes

12.

Let us know when you plan to deliver your idea (between mid-June and the end of September 2026)

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13.

Please confirm you can attend the Voting Day on Sunday 10 May 2026.

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Yes

14.

Do you have any access needs for the Voting Day?

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Yes

15.

Please confirm you can attend the celebration event in October 2026.

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Yes

Your creative idea in more detail

In this section, please tell us more about your creative idea.

Note: Ideally it’s good if you’ve spoken to potential venues, facilitators and so on at this stage so you have an idea of how they work, their availability and budget needed.

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What is your idea?

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Why do you want to make it happen?:

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Think about the impact or benefits you want to achieve.

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Who would you involve?

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Where would you like it to take place?

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When will it take place?

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Must be between mid June to end September 2026

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How will you make it happen?

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Must be between mid June to end September 2026

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Is there anything you might need help or support with?

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23.

How much money do you need and how do you plan to spend it?

(Remember you can apply for up to £2,500. All projects must be non-profit. If you plan to charge tickets, for example, this must go back in to the running costs of your project and you will need to show this is your budget).

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£0 - £100

£101 - £200

£201 - £500

£501- £1000

£1001 - £2000

£2001 - £2500

Budget

In this section, please tell us how much money you need and how you plan to spend it?

Note: Projects must be non-profit. If you’re charging tickets for your event, please show here how they will contribute to the running costs of the event.

24.

Exact amount:

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number format only (do not use £ sign)

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Expenditure Item:

Please provide a list of expenditure items and the amount of money required for each item.

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Please provide a list of expenditure items and the amount of money required for each item as indicated in the image above.

26.

Does your application require a sponsor organisation?

Please note- if you are an individual or your group does not have a governing document, or if your group contact person is under 18, this section needs to be completed by the Sponsor Organisation. If you need help connecting with a Sponsor Organisation, please see the contact details in our Guidance notes.

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Yes - I need a sponsor organisation

No - we're a constituted group

4. DECLARATION

By submitting your entry you are agreeing to the following statements:

a. You are submitting your idea as an individual or if you are submitting as a group you have been authorised on their behalf to do so.
b. All information you have provided in the application is accurate and complete and you will notify us of any changes.
c. You or your sponsor organisation will provide a copy of your (their) constitution/ governing document, financial controls, relevant policies and insurance upon request.

d. The project will take place within the Belfast City Council area.
e. Any information you give us will be used during the assessment and life of your project (if funded) to administer and evaluate it. We may give copies of all or some of this information to individuals and organisations we consult with when assessing the bids or who provide support with administration, monitoring or evaluation of the programme.
See Privacy Notice.

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Name (print):

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Name of lead applicant

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Telephone:

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Contact number of lead applicant

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Email:

Email address of lead applicant

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Date:

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Are you aged 16 and over?

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Yes

APPLICANT

Returning your application:

Before submitting your online application, please take a screen shot of your answers. Or email flynnp@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of your submission.

Once you are ready to submit your online application, please hit the Submit button at the bottom of this form.