Development Fund Initiative 2026 now available to support initiatives in various forms of development including: economic, social, cultural & heritage which will benefit local communities, areas and groups
Apply Online Here
Donegal County Council is now taking applications for the 2026 round of festival funding from Fáilte Ireland.
The aim of this Scheme is to support festivals and events in County Donegal. The supported events must help to drive domestic and international tourism arrivals to Donegal, win bed nights, stimulate local economic activity, and help to improve the visitor experience in the county.
The application period will close at 5pm on Friday 6th February 2026.
Full details available here
Donegal County Council is inviting applications to the Community Monuments Fund until 4 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 for the conservation of archaeological monuments.
Full details available here
LAWPRO
Details of small grants and events scheme and guidelines for 2026 available here
Cubbie Applications
Final Call — LEADER Funding Closing Soon (Cubbie Applications)
Please note final applications for LEADER funding for Cubbie must be submitted no later than mid-February.
To help with your application, you are advised to watch a short video from Yvonne Molloy, Project Co-ordinator at Ballymote Family Resource Centre, who successfully secured funding through Sligo LEADER. Yvonne speaks about the incredible impact Cubbie is already having for children, parents, and individuals accessing support for mental health and wellbeing — with daily usage within the centre.
Ballymote FRC Yvonne Molloy on Vimeo
Cubbie in Dundalk Library – “everything we’ve seen so far from the Cubbie has been a major boost”
Further details available below
meganmckenzie@cubbie.ie
www.cubbie.info
Rural Action Awards Scheme has reopened for applications
Closing date is 20th February 2026. All the details, including eligibility, can be found here
The 2026 ESB Wind Farm Community Funds are now open for applications until March 6th, 2026. Applications may made online
Community Monuments Fund – Closing date for submitting your application is 4 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026
Full details available here
FLAG Coastal Communities Development Scheme
Full details available here
2026 Teagasc / FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards opens.
Full details available here
The HSE is delighted to offer National Lottery grants to health and social care projects.
Community groups and voluntary organisations can apply.
You must provide health or social care services to the community. For example, you might help people with a disability, older people, carers or disadvantaged groups.
Public bodies, including the HSE, cannot apply for this funding.
The HSE will publish the application form here
Local Enhancement Programme 2026 – Application process will open in late January 2026.
The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 (LEP) will provide capital funding to support the many small community groups and organisations in the county – particularly those who serve disadvantaged areas in rural and urban areas.
Full details here
Applications are now being accepted for The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Music Bursary Award – Round One
Closing Date: 12th February 2026
The Bursary Award supports individual artists to develop their artistic practice.
It focuses on providing artists with the time and resources they need to think, research, reflect, and deeply engage with their artistic practice.
For more Information, please visit here
THREE new funding calls totalling €4.6 million are now OPEN
These new funding opportunities will support creativity, connection and wellbeing across the island of Ireland and are available through;
1. Creative Health & Wellbeing in the Community, Local Authority Partnerships Grant Call (with a Shared Island dimension)
2. Creative Communities on a Shared Island – Local Authority Partnerships with Creative and Community Organisations Grant Call
3. Creative Youth Nurture Fund Grant Call (with a Shared Island dimension)
Applications close at 1pm on February 27th 2026, find out more on their website
The NORTH WEST ENERGY AGENCY (NWEA) can support your home energy upgrade with this latest €1,000 Introductory Offer.
For the next 10 homeowners who progress to Stage 4 and enter a contract with NWEA for full energy upgrade works (to B2+ rating) in 2025, will avail of this generous discount.
This offer is supported by the EU LIFE funded LEAP Project, which has helped the establishment of the NWEA in Donegal.
Full details & Apply here
Donegal Public Participation Network 