The purpose of the Science Week Call is to provide support to Festivals and Events nationwide that support public engagement, communities underrepresented, or those with less access to STEM to engage in ways that are relevant and accessible during Science Week and beyond in creative ways. Science Week 2024 takes place from the 10th -17th […]
Editor’s note: I like the approach to this funding due to the novel actions required at no.2 below. These mini-grants administered by The Wayfinder Society are available to students worldwide looking for financial support for their personal education, school and community projects, internships, networking events, etc. connected to addressing the plastic crisis. Mini-grants range from […]
The LAWPRO Catchment Support Fund aims to build the capacity of non-governmental organisations working in the area of water quality in Ireland by providing funding towards their core costs. This funding would provide support to: develop and strengthen the skills, processes, and resources that catchment organisations need to survive, adapt, and thrive. water quality-focused organisations […]
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’s 2024-25 Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme is now open. The purpose of the grants scheme is to support projects by civil society and trade unions that promote human rights and equality. A total of €350,000 is available for projects. Grants Scheme Strands The 2024-25 Grants Scheme’s themes […]
As part of European Youth Week 2024, Léargas is launching a Microgrant Scheme to welcome newcomers to European funding and increase awareness about the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programmes. The scheme will offer €5,000 grants to non-profit organisations working with young people (ages 13–30) such as youth organisations, secondary schools, community centres, community […]
The purpose of the Programme for Support Organisations to Early Learning & Care/ School Age Childcare and Childminding Sector is to enable organisations that support the early years sector to submit a proposal to apply for funding for work that they will undertake to directly facilitate and support, or to compliment, the Department of Children, […]
Galway Atlantaquaria announces open call for small scale grant funding for Community Projects Galway Atlantaquaria is Ireland’s largest Native Species Aquarium, which celebrates Education, Awareness and Conservation of our Ocean and Life under Water. The Aquarium is delighted to announce that it will fund up to 5 small scale conservation projects nationwide again this year, […]
Charities working in the areas of suicide prevention, homelessness, and education access and support can apply to the Fund for project-specific funding. Three times a year, ESB allocates an amount from the Fund for disbursement. The amount may vary because of the volume of applications received or seasonal considerations - wintertime and Christmas may require […]
Are you one of Ireland’s highest-potential social entrepreneurs? Do you have what it takes to make real change across the country? Impact Programme is a nine-month programme of bespoke support to help you to bring your solution and organisation to the next level, to become even more impactful, effective, scalable, and sustainable. Five social entrepreneur-led […]
The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible. Applying is free of charge. Every year iF Design donates EUR 100,000 to support the best projects submitted to the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE. […]
The Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, together with her colleague Minister Joe O Brien, have announced a further €50 million in funding under the Community Recognition Fund. The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced last year to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to […]
Twice yearly, the Arts Council offers grants to enable artists and communities of place/or interest to work together on projects. Round 1 Guidelines published on 5 February 2024 Closing date: 25 March 2024 Opportunities available: Research and Development Award without mentoring (€3,500) Research and Development Award with Mentoring (€4,500) Recent Graduate Research and Development Award […]
Following the success of last year’s Grants, the Parent and Toddler Group Grants Initiative 2024 will offer two streams of funding: Funding of €800 for existing Groups and €1,000 for the establishment of new Groups. Funding of up to €300 to establish and operate Buggy Walking Groups. These Buggy Walking Groups are organised social walks […]
The purpose of this Scheme is to support Residents’ Associations of Social Housing Schemes in the County Area who wish to avail of funding to maintain/enhance their green/communal area. More info here. Deadline: 5pm Friday, 26th April, 2024
Biodiverstiy in Schools is pleased to announce that The Pollinator Project is now open! They have FREE workshops & FREE teaching kits for up to 4,000 young people across Ireland to help them become pollinator ambassadors for their schools. All schools can also take the Pollinator Pledge on their website for access to your FREE […]
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 Deadline: 26th April at 1 p.m. More info: https://www.changex.org/ie/funds/pwc-ireland
Wildwalls is a nature-themed design competition for young people administered by Biodiversity in Schools and sponsored by Ecocem who provide low carbon cement technologies. Young people across Ireland are invited to design a wall mural for their school that raises awareness of biodiversity issues but also integrates features to support local wildlife. Open to pre, […]
The Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme provides funding for the implementation of large-scale restoration initiatives that restore and harness ecosystem processes, bring back nature to degraded landscapes and seascapes, and revitalise local economies. Projects funded by the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme are sources of inspiration, models of good practice, and foci for lesson-learning. More info […]