To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the total number of applications received by the Central Good Relations Funding Programme 2014/15; and how many were awarded funding.

Two hundred and twelve applications were received for the Central Good Relations Fund 2014/15. Two hundred of these applications were for project funding and 12 were for small grants.

Five of the 12 small grants applications have been approved and 7 were unsuccessful. All small grant applicants have been advised of the decision relating to their application.

Of the 200 applications for project funding, 21 have been approved based on the current available budget. The remaining applications for project funding will be re-considered if further funding becomes available.

It should be noted that the Central Good Relations Fund is a small central scheme designed to distribute funding in year. We primarily fund good relations work through the Community Relations Council and all District Councils. The fund does not and will not replace mainstream core or project funding.