Community Centre Investment Fund
This capital fund of €25 million is providing funding for the improvement and refurbishment of existing community centres in both urban and rural areas.
Funding is being made available under 2 Categories, with grants of between €10,000 and €100,000 available:
Category 1: Small scale projects and improvements to facilities – €10,000 to €25,000
Category 2 Larger scale projects – €25,001 to €100,000
Deadline: July 13th, 2026
National Disability Participation and Awareness Fund
The fund will support people with disabilities to take part in community, sports and physical activities, arts and cultural activities, social enterprises and apprenticeships; and innovative animal-assisted approaches to inclusion and wellbeing.
Charities, social enterprises and non-profit organisations working directly with disabled people can now apply for the new round of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund, which is managed by Rethink Ireland.
Deadline: Thursday, 23 April 2026
Community Services Programme
The CSP Programme supports community organisations that operate to deliver a social purpose, to offer services that meet identified needs and provide employment locally contributing to sustainable, inclusive and empowered communities.
The Community Services Programme aims to tackle disadvantage by providing a co-funding contribution towards the direct salary cost(s) of employing a manager (if approved), and full-time equivalent (FTE) positions.
Deadline 8 May 2026
Clár Funding Available for Ballitore
The 2026 CLÁR Programme is now open for applications, offering new funding opportunities to support small?scale community projects in rural areas. For the first time, Ballitore ED has been designated a CLÁR area, creating a significant opportunity for local groups.
Under Measure 1, Kildare County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for community facility improvements such as centre renovations, playgrounds, walking tracks, accessibility works, and other publicly accessible amenities, with grants from €5,000 to €65,000 (deadline: 30 April 2026). Find out more.
Measure 2 supports transport services for mobility needs, cancer care, community first responders, and Meals on Wheels, with funding available for vehicle purchase and fit out (deadline: 22 May 2026). . Find out more.
2026 LGBTIQ+ Community Services Funding Call
€1,500,000 is being made available to applicant groups, operating at national, regional and local level, to support community services and promote visibility and inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people.
Funding aims to promote inclusion, protect rights and to improve quality of life and wellbeing for LGBTIQ+ people in Ireland.
Grant scheme is open to applications from existing LGBTIQ+ non-government organisations and community organisations working with LGBTIQ+ people.
Deadline: Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Energy for Generations Fund
Charities working in the areas of suicide prevention, homelessness and education access and support can apply to the Fund for project specific funding.
Arts Council Funding
Discover what funding is available from the Arts Council of Ireland.
