Funding

The Local Enhancement Programme for 2024 was announced by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphries T.D. and Minister of State with Responsibility for Community Development and Charities, […]

This €100,000 fund is designed to empower individuals and teams across Ireland to spearhead local community projects that promote inclusion, equitable access to opportunities, skills development, and sustainability. How it […]

    National Lottery grants available to health and social care projects. Community groups and voluntary organisations can apply.  You must provide health or social care services to the community. […]

The deadline for the Community Climate Action Program has now been extended until the 15th of March at 5 pm.   Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) is pleased to announce […]

The scheme is open to not-for-profit non-governmental heritage-focused organisations with demonstrated national and or regional relevance. Organisations that fit the following criteria are eligible to apply: Company Type: Your not-for-profit organisation must be established […]

The Community Monuments Fund was first established in 2020 to provide investment in Ireland’s archaeological heritage. Funding is prioritised for local authorities, private owners and custodians and community groups for […]

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, launched the 2024 Parent Peer Support fund. The fund is open to organisations working with parents and/or children and […]

Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities Joe O’Brien TD, today (23th November 2023) announced funding of €47.6 million from the Dormant Accounts Fund to address disadvantage right […]

The Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme, managed by Create on behalf of the Arts Council, supports artists and communities to work together on innovative collaborative arts projects. The opportunities […]

FLAG (Fisheries Local Action Group Programme) is a Community Led Local Development scheme that seeks to: “enable a sustainable blue economy in coastal, island and inland areas, and foster the […]

Our Rural Future: Minister Heather Humphreys confirms details of €1.5 million in support of SuperValu TidyTowns Groups   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has today (Friday, […]

A new funding stream is due to open soon, namely the Community Climate Action Programme. Communities will have the opportunity to partner with dlr County Council to carry out projects […]

The LAWPRO Community Water Development Fund 2024 is now open for applications Your local community or voluntary group can now apply for a Community Water Development Fund (CWDF) grant to […]

dlr Grants 2024 now open for applications! Do you have an idea for an event or a project, big or small, that could benefit your local area in arts, business […]

You can apply with a new or existing project. For more details on the funding available please follow this link ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund Ireland (changex.org)  

The Biodiversity Fund is now open for applications. There are two strands to this year’s grant round: 1-They are inviting community groups to apply for a grant to engage an […]

  The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a call for applications for a new employment focussed programme for people with disabilities. The programme, called “WorkAbility: Inclusive […]

Arts Council / Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council: Arts and Inclusion Opportunities 2023/24 Closes: 1pm, Monday 18 September 2023. This opportunity is for professional artists working in socially engaged/collaborative arts practices. We are […]

The Community Food Initiatives (CFI) is a healthy eating programme funded by safefood. The programme runs over a three year cycle (2022-24) and its purpose is to provide people with […]

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is delighted to host the dlr Festival of Inclusion every autumn.  The aim of the annual dlr Festival of Inclusion is to highlight and celebrate […]

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has announced dlr First Frames Scheme will continue for 2023/24– supporting emerging filmmakers looking to develop ambitious and creative short films based in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The County […]

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure scheme (ORIS) is a major €16 million fund to support hundreds of outdoor recreation projects across the country and is currently open for applications.The 2023 Outdoor Recreation […]

The Vacant Homes Refurbishment Grant provides funding so you can refurbish vacant and derelict homes. It can also be used to renovate properties that have not been used as residential […]

  The Mná na hÉireann, Women of Ireland Empowerment Fund 2023 – 2026 is a $1 million, three-year fund created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with Bank of America and the Department […]