Community Connect
Who can apply: Suitable for organisations with a specific project or programme and where the Foundation determines the request is likely to be funded.
Community Foundation Ireland appears to be a nationally focused Irish grantmaker centered on equality, social inclusion, and stronger local communities, with a mix of open grant rounds and smaller relationship-based funding. Its programs suggest particular interest in community development, youth, sustainability, and community resilience, often supporting practical projects that are ready to launch or expand. The foundation also seems to value partnership-driven work with trusted civil society organizations and place-based initiatives, especially when they address inclusion or community wealth-building.
A mix of open grant rounds and small flexible grants; some opportunities are application-based while others require an initial 20-minute meeting or are limited to specific named funds. Grants appear to be program-focused, Ireland-based, and often relatively accessible for community organizations, with some rounds publishing criteria at launch and no unsolicited proposals for certain funds.
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Monitor the website for recurring open grant rounds, since eligibility and criteria are published when each round opens. For Community Connect, book the required 20-minute meeting before applying; for named funds like the GK Dún Laoghaire Sustainability Fund, check geographic eligibility carefully, as some opportunities are place-specific and do not accept unsolicited proposals.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation Ireland, The that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Suitable for organisations with a specific project or programme and where the Foundation determines the request is likely to be funded.
Who can apply: Organisations request funding by booking a Community Connect meeting; suitability is assessed by staff and, if appropriate, the applicant will be invited to submit an application via the Grants Portal.
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