New Kildare Community Grant Scheme Is Open to The Public

Monday, 17 January 2022 10:14

By Caoimhe Harney

Deadline is 11 March 2022.

Four new grant opportunities have been announced to support community groups, projects, events, and residents’ associations across the county for 2022.

The deadline for receipt of applications for all grants is Friday 11th March 2022.

The eligibility criteria and online application forms for each are available on the Kildare County Council website.

There are four grants available to the public:

Community Grant 2022

The Community Grants Scheme is open to all groups engaged in activities or projects which encourage community participation or volunteerism, and which benefit communities in County Kildare.

It is designed to provide financial assistance in the planning, organisation and roll-out of activities or projects of a community nature in the county.

Festival Grant 2022

The Festival Grants Scheme is open to all voluntary groups which organise and run key festival events in County Kildare, such as community fun days, historical re-enactments, drama/musical/food festivals, intercultural days or annual parades.

Private Residents’ Association Grant 2022

Funding under this grant scheme is open to private residents’ associations for the specific purpose of maintaining open spaces within their estate.

Local Authority Residents’ Association Grant 2022

Funding under this grant scheme is open to Local Authority residents’ associations for the specific purpose of maintaining open spaces within their estate.

Kildare County Council have said applications for funding are invited from groups whose activities and projects benefit communities in County Kildare.

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