Funding i

Funding i is an interactive funding support service for your organisation

Whether you need a single bid written or an outsourced funding team on retainer, Funding i gives your organisation the capacity, craft and pipeline to fund what matters.

£8 million secured to date

Funding growth
Among our success stories...
Jubilee FarmClockwork StudiosDynamik Advocacy CICCill Íseal Naomh Muire CLGAnamoreL'Arche BelfastAirborn AcademyCastledawson Community PartnershipLet's Give BackSt Aloysius P.S. LisburnEvolving MindsetCommunity CentreCommunity Football ClubAugher Development AssociationActivate Body and MindHeart Space Yoga & BodyworksBeautiful New BeginningsSt Ciaran's CollegeJubilee FarmClockwork StudiosDynamik Advocacy CICCill Íseal Naomh Muire CLGAnamoreL'Arche BelfastAirborn AcademyCastledawson Community PartnershipLet's Give BackSt Aloysius P.S. LisburnEvolving MindsetCommunity CentreCommunity Football ClubAugher Development AssociationActivate Body and MindHeart Space Yoga & BodyworksBeautiful New BeginningsSt Ciaran's College
How it works

Our 6-step model.

1

A need for funding

You need to access funding but lack the time, capacity or know-how to find and write applications.

2

Let's connect

Call, email or use our contact form. We gather detail on your needs and explain what we can offer.

3

Sign up

We handle the paperwork and gather the organisational documents so nothing delays your funding.

4

Develop a plan

Together we set a short, medium and long-term plan with clear monthly targets.

5

Let's go

Daily, weekly and monthly we flag relevant opportunities and start drafting applications.

6

Quality control & sign off

Every draft comes to you for approval, backed by strict internal quality checks.

Tell us about your funding needs

Share what you're trying to fund and we'll come back to you with practical next steps.

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Funding i Academy

Want to learn good funding practice or start on a cheaper alternative?

Our online academy is suitable for all abilities, from bite-sized webinars to self-paced courses that teach the core principles of grant funding.

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Grant opportunities and top tips throughout the week

Follow Funding i on TikTok and Instagram for regular grant alerts, practical tips and behind-the-scenes funding advice.

Trusted by over 200 organisations

Real impact. Real results.

From the very first conversation, Ciaran was genuinely invested in helping me secure the right funding. He took the time to understand my goals, walked me through each option, and handled every stage with professionalism and efficiency. Thanks to CiCo, I'm now in a stronger position to grow my business.
Bronagh Maguire, BMindfulness CIC
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Free Resources

Free tools to help you get funder-ready

Practical, no-cost support you can access today, from live funding alerts and social media to workshops and sector insight.

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Weekly funding opportunities

A weekly long list of funding opportunities straight to your phone.

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Top tips & funding updates

We post top tips and funding updates throughout the week. Comment 'Funding' on any post to receive a free Funding Cheat Sheet.

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Deadlines & tips

Upcoming funding deadlines, top tips and sector news.

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