Please find information below on current programmes, Meath statistics and sources of financing:

 

Funding:

 

  • Ireland Against Racism Fund: Support for projects/initiatives that combat racism and foster racial equality. Funding range: €5-10k for local projects, €50-100k for regional/ national projects. Closing date 7th August 2024. Details here

 

  • Community Centres Investment Fund: Funding up to €100,000 available for refurbishment and upgrade costs for existing facilities. Closing date is 29th August 2024. An information presentation is available here. Full details on the scheme are here

 

  • Léargas: Funding opportunity for European projects for Adult Education & Community Development: details here

 

  • Community Safety Fund 2024: Funding Call. Grant support for community safety and youth justice projects & initiatives using proceeds of crime. Closing date is the 26th July 2024. Details here. A recording from a recent online event is available here

 

  • LEADER Funding Programme: Open for applications. Details here

 

  • RISE Community Fund: new start date – October 1st 2024. Details here

 

  • Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS): support for projects that advance, promote, grow the transition to a circular economy. Closing date 19th July details here.

 

 

 

Information:

Meath County Council – Community Grants & Initiatives

Meath County Council – Heritage Grant Schemes

 

 

CSO Census 2022

  • Small area population statistics are available for Meath: CSO. Details here
  • Profile 4: Disability, Heath and Carers – Meath: here
  • Profile 3: Households, Families and Childcare – Meath. Details here
  • Profile 2 Housing: Meath. Details here
  • Profile 1 Population Distribution & Movements – Meath. Details here

 

Finance Sources:

 

Community Foundation for Ireland

Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance

DRCD Community Services Programme

Pobal programmes

National Lottery

The Ireland Funds

Royal Irish Academy

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland

Philanthropy Ireland

Social Finance Foundation

Irish Youth Foundation

Arts Council – available funding programmes

DM Thomas Foundation – Central Grants Programme