Community Centre Investment Fund 2024
Community organisations will be supported with grants of between €10,000 - €100,000 to develop and enhance their existing community facilities. A wide range of works are eligible for funding including refurbishment of kitchens & toilets, upgrades to windows & doors, energy efficiency upgrades and improving access for people with disabilities. Full details are available here
There are two categories to apply under.
1. Category 1: Small scale projects/improvements to facilities
i. €10,000 - €25,000
ii. A minimum of 5% of the total project budget is required by the applicant as match funding.
2. Category 2: Larger scale projects
i. €25,001 to €100,000.
ii. A minimum of 10% of the total project budge is required by the applicant as match funding.
Interested groups should now register as “users” on the online portal here in advance of the application process which will open on 29th July 2024 and close on 29th August 2024.
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LEADER Funding
Community funding under the 23-27 LEADER Programme is available to formalised community groups. It is recommended to subscribe to LEADER emails to keep informed
Full details available on Wexford Local Development website
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SEAI Community Grants
Community and voluntary organisations can receive funding of 30% of capital costs for energy efficiency and renewable energy programmes through this scheme. This figure could rise to 50% following SEAI approval.
South East Energy Agency can assist with SEAI funding applications. Full details here
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Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme 2024
This grant scheme aims to support innovation and circular economy projects by social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations and businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Typical funding for CEIGS projects under the 2024 call is anticipated to be in the range of €10,000 to €50,000. Closing date is Friday 19th July. Full details available here
Community Water Development Fund 2024
Small scale grants, events and match funding requests
The Community Water Development Fund aims to fund projects that will bring about improvements in water quality and/or raise public awareness of the value of good water quality and how to improve it. It aims to build community capacity in water related challenges, working together to improve water quality.
Full details available here
Community Funding – annual grants
The following grant schemes are now closed for 2024 but possibly may open again in 2025, possibly around the same time of year
Local Enhancement Programme
March 2024
The Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) provides funding to support community groups across Ireland. The LEP is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development (the Department) and administered by the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each Local Authority area.
The Local Enhancement Programme will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, and/or to purchase equipment, such as tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc. (Capital Grants only).
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Community Recognition Fund
May 2024
The Community Recognition Fund (CRF 2024) is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, to recognise the huge efforts made by local communities in welcoming and supporting new arrivals from Ukraine and other countries. The minimum grant aid per individual project is €50,000, with a maximum potential grant of €500,000 applying. Match funding is not required. Projects to be funded will be capital in nature.
Details here
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Residents Association Grant Scheme
February 2024
Projects will be considered within private housing estates only which are designed to improve community facilities or enhance the appearance of the area concerned (maximum grant payable is €600). Works that will qualify include, but are not limited to planting of trees, shrubs, landscaping; Community Development Initiatives; Promoting Social Inclusion; Promoting Local Heritage.
Details here
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Amenity & Arts Grant Scheme
February 2024
This funding scheme is aimed at providing small-scale support to community & voluntary based groups and is designed to assist with a wide variety of projects that promote social inclusion and building strong communities, e.g.:
Small Scale Village Improvements
Community Development Initiatives
Promoting Local Heritage
Planting of trees, shrubs, landscaping
promoting an interest in the Arts - e.g., Stage Productions, Arts & Crafts Exhibitions, Public Recitals, Performances & Arts Workshops, Participatory Arts Projects etc.
Details here
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Local Waste Prevention Grant Scheme
March 2024
This scheme aims to support communities to take steps on waste prevention, re-use and repair activities in their local areas, and encourage partnership between local businesses, local schools, charities and voluntary groups.
Details here
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Planting Grants for voluntary groups
June 2024
Wexford County Council may pay Planting Grants up to a maximum of €300 to voluntary groups for planting projects in public areas. The grant is to help cover the cost of trees, shrubs, topsoil and landscaping materials required for the project.
Details here
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme & Historic Structure Fund 2024
January 2024
This scheme seeks to assist with the repair and conservation of Protected Structures and Proposed Protected Structures and in certain cases, for the conservation of structures within Architectural Conservation Areas, and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftworkers and tradespeople.
Details here