Reclaim the Commons Network alleyway funding

Right up my alley! 

Micro-funding via participatory budgeting 

Deadline for applications: 18th May

The Reclaim the Commons Network in Northern Ireland has a budget of £4,000 to divide between Belfast's alleyways.

Could you use £50 -£300 to do something lovely in your alley in Belfast? The Manifesto for the Alleys project wants to help you make it happen. We have a budget of £4,000 to divide between the alleyways of the Reclaim the Commons Network.

Ideas could be for an event, some materials or furniture for your alley. It could be for a website or insurance. Whatever you and your neighbours want to do, let us know in 100 words. If you are aged 8+, and your idea is safe, legal and for the benefit of your community, you’re in.

At the end of May we will all get together and share our ideas, eat some food and collectively allocate the available pot across all the ideas. Everyone included should come away with something to help realise their idea.

Have a think about what small thing could make a difference to your space and fill in the form below by 18th May.

More information

• Children aged 8-18 must have a sponsoring adult. 
• Payments can be to an organisational or nominated personal bank account. Made by mid June.
• Have an alley but not in the Network? Join the Reclaim the Commons Network or find out more. 

About The Manifesto for the Alleys project

9ft in Common a Manifesto for the Alleys is a large-scale, collaborative investigation into the alleys that crisscross Belfast. Part of the Belfast 2024 programme, developed and directed by Starling Start and Studio idir, in partnership with Social Farms & Gardens, Laurelbank Farm, and the residents of Belfast.

For more information contact [email protected]