May, 2025 - Grants and Funding

Funding Call for Pilot Place-Based Philanthropy projects announced

Minister of State for Rural and Community Development, Jerry Buttimer, has announced a funding call for pilot place-based philanthropy projects. This call is focussed on local projects that bring together community and philanthropic resources in a collaborative way to address key social issues. Funding will be provided on a 50:50 match funding basis, with up […]

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Further investment in Ireland’s walking trails and latest expansion of the Walks Scheme announced

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Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has today (Friday, 16 May) announced 22 new trails that will be joining his Department’s Walks Scheme, as well as over €465,000 in funding for projects to support and enhance 49 trails already on the Walks Scheme. The 22 new trails announced today are spread

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Example of a ford, which prevents fish passage - Inland Fisheries Ireland Barrier Mitigation Fund

Barrier Mitigation Fund to help rivers flow freely launched by IFI

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Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) has launched a new funding scheme to help remove or mitigate man-made barriers to fish passage. The agency’s Barrier Mitigation Fund will provide grants to support projects that remove barriers in Ireland’s waterways. The scheme aims to support the removal of 257 barriers over the next three years. The Barrier Mitigation Fund

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Re-turn is calling on community groups, clubs and schools across Ireland to share how they’re making a big difference in their local area through the Deposit Return Scheme. Ten winners will be chosen, each receiving €2,000 for their local initiative

Jennifer Zamparelli teams up with Re-turn to launch ‘Small Town, Big Difference’

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· Re-turn is calling on community groups, clubs and schools across Ireland to share how they’re making a big difference in their local area through the Deposit Return Scheme · Ten winners will be chosen, each receiving €2,000 for their local initiative · From these winners, five will be selected to star in a local

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Minister Foley announces €500,000 in funding for playgrounds around the country

€500,000 in funding for playgrounds around the country announced

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has today announced that €500,000 has been awarded for 28 playgrounds and play areas around the country. The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds. Many of the projects funded under

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Opening of the application process associated with the expansion of the Family Resource Centre Programme announced

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Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley today (1 May 2025) welcomed the announcement by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency of the opening of the application process associated with the expansion of the Family Resource Centre Programme. Family Resource Centres acting as a national network have been active in Ireland for over 20

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Fleetwood Rolls out Community Colours 2025 – Up to €75,000 Worth of Paint to Be Given to Local Communities

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Fleetwood, a leading Irish provider of high-quality paint and paint accessories, has launched ‘Community Colours’, which aims to support and brighten local communities. To mark its 75th anniversary, Fleetwood will donate up to €75,000 worth of paint to community groups and clubs across Ireland throughout the months of May and June, with up to €1,000

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