Please find information below on current programmes, Meath statistics and sources of financing:
Funding:
- Heritage Keepers 2024: Open now for applications – Visit www.heritagekeepers.ie for additional details and to complete a brief application form (submission deadline: October 4th).
- Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025: Grant support for labour-intensive, small-scale conservation repair & conservation projects in protected structures. Closing date 27th September 2024. Details here
- Geoheritage Grant Scheme 2024-2025: Geological Survey Ireland – support the sustainable development, promotion and recognition of Ireland’s Geoheritage. Open for applications to 30th September. Details here
- Community Centres Investment Fund:
- Extended closing date – 5th September 2024
- 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
- LEADER Funding Programme: Open for applications. Details here
- RISE Community Fund: new start date – October 1st 2024. 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
Arts Council – available funding programmes
DM Thomas Foundation – Central Grants Programme