Spirit Aerosystems
Open or will open again
Arts, culture and heritage
Community and neighbourhood development
Education and learning
environment
Housing and homelessness
Information Technology
Miscellaneous
Overseas aid and development
Performing arts
Poverty and deprivation
Recycling and waste management
School, College and University
Social inclusion
Social welfare and poverty
World issues
Antrim & Newtownabbey
Ards & North Down
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
Asia and Middle East
Belfast City
Causeway Coast and Glens
Derry City and Strabane
Fermanagh and Omagh
International
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Mid and East Antrim
Mid Ulster
Newry, Mourne and Down
Northern Ireland
Scotland
South and Central America
Small (up to £10,000)
Overview
Spirit considers contributions to organisations that:
- Are registered as a nonprofit, nongovernmental, civic or education organization that comply with local tax laws
- Demonstrate leadership, evidence of impact, financial soundness and the capacity to implement initiatives and evaluate their success
- Align with Spirit’s principles around diversity and inclusion
- Engage Spirit employees and leverage their expertise
- Have clear objectives, indicators of success and a plan to measure and report on the outcomes
- Provide opportunities to collaborate with others (e.g., other government, civil society or industry partners) working to solve local issues
Areas of interest
Growing People
Support workforce and economic development through access to primary & secondary education
- STEM2 (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, & Manufacturing)
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Higher Education Partnerships
Helping People
Target programs aimed at meeting basic needs of citizens, while providing long term sustainable solutions for self-sufficiency
- Food security & nutrition
- Programs that combat poverty & homelessness
- Disaster Relief
Connecting People
Support variety of cultural, entertainment and recreational events and activities that enhance quality of life in their communities
- Performing/visual arts
- Diversity & multicultural understanding
- Sustainable environmental practices through education, conservation and recycling
Key dates
Review funding scheme 02/02/2026