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Farm Forward promotes farmers' health & wellbeing, reducing isolation and offering support for life transitions with a social prescribing model. Read more
Empowering farmers with funding, support, and collaboration to innovate for economic, environmental, and social resilience. Read more
Confidential service for farm families to plan succession, build skills, and ensure sustainability for future generations with expert guidance. Read more
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
Check out the third edition of the PolliConnect newsletter to discover practical management technique that can make grasslands and perennial flower margins more valuable for pollinators. Read more
Learn how Charleville’s Northside estates are becoming safer, stronger and connected through community-led action and collaborative local engagement. Read more
Take part in the PolliConnect survey and share your experience of land management and biodiversity. Help improve habitats for wild pollinators across Europe. Read more
Major Legacy Proposal for Churchtown | Expressions of Interest 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
Ballyhoura Development CLG has been awarded funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) to carry out the scoping and assessment of five potential sites for the development of pump track facilities across the Ballyhoura Region. 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
Ballyhoura Development joins CONNECT kick-off in Essen, boosting support for migrant entrepreneurs across North-West Europe. Read more
CITICESS partners met to launch follow-up phase, focusing on monitoring policy improvements and strengthening social services for vulnerable groups. 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
From cutting carbon emissions to innovation, AquaCOM Early Adopter Energy Communities share the motivations behind their aquathermal energy journeys. Read more
Check out the second edition of the PolliConnect newsletter to discover how a municipality improved its support for pollinators by adding one simple column to an existing tree plan Read more
A Targeted Call is now open under Theme 2 – Rural Infrastructure and Social Inclusion “Optimising Digital Connectivity” 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
Read an article highlighting a Ballyhoura initiative that shows what can happen when we slow down and really pay attention to nature. Read more
Watch the AquaCOM webinar workshops to explore water-saving techniques and sustainable practices for your community. Read more
Chris Nikkel follows the story of a forgotten Irish migration to Canada through folk music passed down orally, and a special bicentennial commemoration. Read more
Watch: Stories from the Libraries for Literacy project, highlighting the vital role libraries play in empowering communities and improving literacy throughout the region. Read more
Watch & listen to stories from across the project, shining a light on the vital role libraries play in empowering communities and improving literacy throughout the region. Read more
Discover Cork Libraries: vibrant spaces for learning, creativity, events, and community wellbeing. Read more
Discover curiosity and adventure through reading. Libraries for Literacy opens doors to opportunity - every book is a passport to new horizons. Read more
Discover how Cappamore Library supports literacy, lifelong learning, and community wellbeing through Libraries for Literacy. Read more
Discover how Kilmallock Library fosters learning, connection, and literacy, strengthening communities through access, inclusion, and opportunity. Read more
Check out the first edition of the PolliConnect newsletter to discover what’s happening behind the scenes in Living Labs and learn how you can help restore the vital “highways” our pollinators depend on. Read more
Explore the full collection of presentations from the Peter Robinson Settlers Emigration Scheme Conference, hosted at Saint George’s Arts and Heritage Centre, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, on Saturday 20th September 2025. Read more
Watch & Listen: How EU-supported programmes empower local organisations to respond to emerging needs and support the integration of newly arrived Ukrainians in the Ballyhoura region. Read more