This fund aims to support maintenance and upkeep of walking trails, located in County Cork, that contribute to outdoor recreation and tourism in County Cork. The grant focuses on supporting constituted, not-for-profit community groups and organisations in preserving and improving valuable outdoor amenities for both visitors and residents. Eligible projects require a minimum total eligible expenditure of €3,000. Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 12th June 2026 Read more
This fund supports marketing focused projects that showcase Cork attractions and operational support to Tourist offices under two separate strands. Strand A - Tourism Marketing Initiatives; Strand B -Tourist Office Operational Support & Marketing. Open to legally constituted, not-for profit groups for projects located in County Cork. Funding between €2,000-€10,000 available for projects with a minimum total project cost of €2,500. Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 12th June 2026 Read more
This grant applies to vacant 'above the shop' space in buildings in cities, towns and villages where the building was built before 2008 and the space has been vacant for 2 years or more prior to applications. Funding between €95,000-€135,000, depending on the number of units created, is available to building owners. One grant is available per building. This fund is administered by the Local Authority for your area. Closing Date: Not Applicable Read more
The foundation provides financial support to registered, not-for-profit organisations or charities for projects that positively impact the lives of people in need within their communities. A minimum of €10,000, for projects that have a positive impact through health, nutrition, education, basic care directed at reducing inequalities, can be applied for. Closing Date: Not Applicable Read more
The purpose of this scheme is to support Limerick-based creatives and projects apply for National and International Funding. The scheme offers 10%, up to a maximum of €5,000, to successful applicants to maximise leverage of National and International sources of funding into Limerick to support a vibrant creative culture. Closing Date: 31st of December 2026 Read more
Applications are invited from not‑for‑profit and voluntary organisations (established 2+ years) for the refurbishment of existing Community Centres. Grants of €10,000–€100,000 will be available under two funding categories. Match funding of 5–10% is required. Online information events run in April/May. The application portal opens May 29th; advance registration is advised. Closing Date: Monday, 13th July 2026 Read more
RRDF Category 1 Call relates to large-scale, strategic projects that are ready to commence. Proposals are invited from Lead Bodies (Local Authorities, Local Development Companies and State Agencies) in respect of rural towns with a population of <10,000. A maximum of 2 applications may be submitted by each Lead Body for funding of projects between €500k - €10m (Project 1) and €500k - €5m (Project 2) @ 80% of total project costs. Closing Date: 12pm Tuesday, 28th July 2026 Read more
Support is available to SMEs operating in Limerick City and County. Applicants must occupy a commercially rated property within Limerick. The support payment is set at 17.5% of the annual cost of commercial rates up to a maximum of €1,500. Closing date: 31st December 2026 Read more
Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers support Small and Medium Enterprises to access Knowledge Providers to develop innovative solutions, explore business problems and uncover opportunities. Maximum of 4 vouchers can be redeemed within a 5 year period - 3 standard vouchers up to €10,000 (100% rate of aid)and 1 co-funded voucher up to €20,000 (50% rate of aid). Full information is available on the EI website. Closing Date: Not Applicable Read more
Administered by the SEAI, this scheme, funded from the Climate Action Fund, offers up to €120,000 for a range of common building upgrade measures. Open to all business types for small/ medium sized projects and business. Immediate approval on application. Closing Date: TBC Read more
The Department of Education has announced a one-off grant of €7,000 to develop a sensory room. The fund is available for schools that meet the following criteria. 1. The school must have an existing special class or be in the process of opening one. 2. The designated sensory room must be separate from all other rooms with its own entry/exit accessible via the main corridor. Closing Date: Not provided Read more
Support up to 15,000 for social and socio-economic advancement of the Limerick Region’s most disadvantaged. Seeking projects which are suitable for multi-annual funding to ensure sustainability of impact. Read more
Grants of up to maximum of €30,000 for the refurbishment of vacant properties and up to €50,000 for derelict properties are now available in all areas of the country. Read more
Financial support to help businesses move to renewable heating - operational support for a biomass and biogas heating systems and an installation grant for a commercial heat pump. Read more
Local authorities make available serviced sites in towns and villages across the country at a discounted rate of up to €30,000 from the market value for individual purchasers who wish to build their own home. Read more
A special fund of €100,000 to support growing network of Women’s Sheds. The grants, which will be in the region of €1,000 - €2,000 could be used to assist Women’s Sheds to expand within their communities, to run activities or to help them with their running costs such as insurance or rental costs. Read more
Provides financial assistance up to €2,400 to help businesses and other sectors to install Solar PV panels to generate electricity on site. Read more
The new national agri-environment scheme, proposed as part of Ireland’s draft CAP Strategic Plan (CSP). All farmers who apply under the Basic Payment Scheme will have the opportunity to apply for ACRES with both approaches offering attractive rates of payments determined by the location of their land. Read more
The National Childcare Scheme provides financial support to help parents to meet the costs of early learning and childcare. Read more
Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland has been established as a dedicated Office charged with supporting consumers, the public sector and businesses to continue to make the switch to zero emission vehicles. Grant Schemes for community organisations to install charring points will be opening across the Autumn. Read more
1. Climate Planning Fund for Business – building company capability to develop plans for lower-carbon products, processes, and business models. 2. Enterprise Emissions Reduction Investment Fund– supporting capital investment and Research, Development & Innovation in decarbonisation Read more
Funding to help manufacturing companies or those trading internationally in an eligible services industry use digital technology to improve products, processes, supply chains and services. Read more