Funding Information

What Works in Communities Fund – Closing Date: Friday 31st July at 5pm

The 2026 What Works In Communities Fund seeks to empower communities by supporting C&V organisations that deliver prevention and early intervention initiatives for children and young people, including those with disabilities, those that are marginalised, and those at risk of social exclusion.

Full details available HERE

The Full Circle Awards 2026, Circular.ie‘s celebration of Circular Champions

These awards recognise outstanding individuals and groups who are making reuse, repair, repurposing, sharing and upcycling part of everyday life across the country

Full details available HERE

Local Authority Waters Programme Opens Grants Scheme for Heritage Week 2026

Community groups are invited to host an event to celebrate Water Heritage Day

The Local Authority Waters Programme and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, are inviting community groups to apply for funding to mark Water Heritage Day on Sunday 23^rd August.

Full details available HERE

Work and Access – Workplace Equipment Grant

Full details available HERE

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

National Residential Retrofit Plan 2026

The Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Transport, Darragh O’Brien TD has announced a package of new and increased SEAI grants to make it more affordable and easier for homeowners to upgrade their homes, making them warmer, healthier, more comfortable and more sustainable – with lower energy bills.

More info and to apply HERE