Strand 1: €5k for community groups to work with an ecologist;
Strand 2: €7.5k for community groups to work with an ecologist and a land manager to classify habitats at landscape scale;
Strand 3: €10k for community groups who work with an ecologist and three to five land manager to classify habitats at landscape scale.
The grants scheme has been devised to enhance biodiversity in communities throughout the county by combining the expertise of qualified ecologist with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm of local community groups.The grants scheme has been devised to enhance biodiversity in communities throughout the county by combining the expertise of qualified ecologist with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm of local community groups.
- Governing Document - A governing document (a Constitution or Memorandum & Articles of Association).
- Bank Details - A bank statement where the account matches the name of the applicant. We cannot fund individuals; bank statements must be in the name of the organisation.
- Extras - Additional documents may be necessary for larger grants.
- Projects must fulfil a Community Biodiversity Action Plan.
- Must be done with a qualified Ecologist.
- Must liaise with Landowners / Farmers / Local Authorities.
- Include clear, realistic, and detailed costs and timescales.
Further information on the scheme can be found on the Community Foundation Ireland website.
Email: info@foundation.ie
All information is accurate at the time of writing; however, we recommend visiting the individual websites of the funding organisations for the most current and up-to-date information on their specified schemes.