The Community Water Development Fund aims to fund projects that will bring about improvements in water quality and/or raise public awareness of the value of good water quality and how to improve it.
- Large Scale Projects - €25k max
- Medium Scale Projects - €5k to €10k
- Small Scale - €1k to €5k
The Community Water Development Fund aims to fund projects that will bring about improvements in water quality and/or raise public awareness of the value of good water quality and how to improve it. It aims to build community capacity in water related challenges, working together to improve water quality.
The funding scheme is open to:
- Not-for-profit Community and Voluntary Groups,
- Rural and Urban Networks,
- Environmental Non-Government Organisations,
- Clubs,
- Associations or other appropriate bodies located in the Republic of Ireland ONLY
Only one application may be submitted per eligible organisation.
Projects must demonstrate direct water quality actions and/or water quality awareness benefits and must fall into at least one of the categories listed; Bank Stabilisation, Litter Clean Up, Bog Restoration, Raingarden, Citizen Science, Rainwater Planter, Drain Blocking, Reports/Plans, Feasibility Studies, Signage/Water Literacy, Fencing, Tree Planting, Fish Passage, Water Butt, Gravel Installation, Weir Removal, Hard Surface Removal, Wetland, Invasive Species, Woody Debris, Leaky Dam, Education/Awareness Programme of Events
- Large Scale: promote an integrated catchment approach and be led by local communities.
- Medium Scale: must involve some capital works.
- Small Scale: will provide ‘community gain’ or benefit’ relevant to good water stewardship.
Scoring Criteria
- Status of waterbody (1-5)
- Community/landowner/public body engagement (1-5)
- Actions proposed (1-5)
- Benefit to Community (1-5)
- Ability to finance and manage the project (1-5)
Further information on the scheme can be found on the Local Authorities Waters website.
Email: info@lawaters.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.