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
Arts Council – available funding programmes
DM Thomas Foundation – Central Grants Programme