In Bloom Funding

Applications are invited from village groups, community associations etc within the Ards and North Down Borough for funding to enable the purchase of bedding plants, shrub and tree material for planting within local villages or towns. The allocation of funding will be subject to council budget approval.

Groups must demonstrate how they meet the following criteria: -

• Meet the core objectives of Ards and North Down in Bloom
• Provide a vision as to how the funding will enhance the particular areas and how this will be sustained in subsequent years.
• Evidence of approval from relevant land owner where works are to be carried out.
• Where appropriate insurance liability cover is in place, copy of certificate and schedule to be submitted.
• How the works are to be carried out, and by whom.
• Detailed breakdown of how funding will be utilised, and receipts submitted accordingly.

This year's funding will open for applications in week commencing Monday 4 January 2024

Application forms can be obtained from the Parks and Cemeteries Service, Ards and North Down Borough Council, 2 Church Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AP, Tel: 0300 013 3333, or from the list below.

Applications forms can be returned via email to andparks@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or forwarded to the Parks and Cemeteries Service, at the above address by 4.00 PM on Friday 2 February.

Details of the In Bloom Funding Policy can be read below or downloaded as PDF.

In Bloom Funding Policy (PDF, 123 KB) (opens new window)

In Bloom Application Form 2024 (PDF, 82 KB) (opens new window)