Providing funding and grants is central to LAWPRO’s work with communities and organisations across Ireland. Throughout the year, there are opportunities for groups to avail of funding from our various funding schemes including:
We are excited to work closely with community groups to deliver their funded projects and improve water quality across the country.
Check out the latest funding calls, grants announcements and information about the Local Authority Waters Programme’s various funding schemes.
Find out moreThe Community Water Development Fund supports community groups to enhance the quality of local streams, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.
The fund has been in place since 2017, with growing interest year on year.
More detailsThe Catchment Support Fund was rolled out by LAWPRO for 2024 on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The purpose of the fund is to build the capacity of catchment partnerships in support of the delivery of the third cycle River Basin Management Plan by providing grants for their core costs.
More detailsThis grants scheme is for community groups who wish to apply for funding for small scale initiatives and events outside of LAWPRO’s targeted open calls.
It covers events such as World Wetlands Day, Biodiversity Week, Science Week, etc. It may also be used for small awareness raising initiatives such as surveys and plans, citizen science, hosting a meeting, workshops, litter pick, publications, biodiversity signage, or other such small scale initiatives. Applications must have a water quality or water awareness focus.
More detailsThe Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is committed to providing open, accountable and accessible systems and procedures in all areas of its work.
More detailsFollow our step-by-step communications guide when raising awareness about projects that receive funding from LAWPRO.
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